Union, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union: 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
17 of 493 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union compares with New Jersey
Union against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Union is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 493 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union. They injured 314 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-78 (11), US-1 (9) and I-280 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Union fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Union
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| I-78 | 11 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-440 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 164 |
| US-22 | 107 |
| Nj 82 | 42 |
| Union County 630 | 19 |
| Nj 124 | 19 |
| I-78 Secondary | 14 |
| Us 22 Secondary | 12 |
| Union County 619 | 11 |
Union at a glance
| Population | 63,171 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 247,729 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07083) | $121,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07083) | $454,622 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 16 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +221% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | -16% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 41 | -5% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union
How common are truck crashes in Union?
Since 2015, 493 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union (314 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Union?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Union happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union compare with New Jersey?
Union records 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.