ZIP 07001 (Avenel, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Middlesex County, 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with New Jersey
Middlesex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Middlesex County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 07001: I-95 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07001 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 5,085 people were injured and 119 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come US-1 (9), I-78 (8) and SR-440 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 210 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is February, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07001 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,496 |
| US-1 | 852 |
| US-9 | 578 |
| I-287 | 477 |
| Nj 18 | 355 |
| I-95 | 313 |
| I-95 Secondary | 305 |
| US-130 | 251 |
ZIP 07001 at a glance
| Population | 17,121 |
| Density | 1,771 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,670 |
| Median home value | $399,662 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex County 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 | 253 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 895 | +254% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 747 | -17% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 745 | -0% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 253 to 745. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07001?
9,132 truck crashes have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, with 119 deaths and 5,085 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07001?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07001 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07001?
Truck crashes in Middlesex County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07001?
Since 2015, Middlesex County has reported 210 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07001 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Middlesex County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07001?
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.