Springfield, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Springfield compares with New Jersey
Springfield against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Springfield stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Springfield | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Springfield has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Springfield: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Springfield. They injured 127 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Springfield is I-95, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-78 (11), US-1 (7) and I-280 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Springfield fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Springfield.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Springfield
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| I-78 | 11 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Springfield) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 99 |
| Nj 24 | 30 |
| US-22 | 24 |
| Nj 124 | 15 |
| SR-577 | 10 |
| Nj 82 | 9 |
| Route 509 Spur | 7 |
| Nj 24 (Military Order Of The Purple Heart Memorial | 7 |
Springfield at a glance
| Population | 17,630 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 45,438 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07081) | $155,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07081) | $635,408 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Springfield since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +338% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 23 | -12% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 19 | -17% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield
How common are truck crashes in Springfield?
Springfield has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Springfield?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Springfield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springfield?
Truck crashes in Springfield peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Springfield since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Springfield compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Springfield, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springfield?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.