ZIP 07009 (Cedar Grove, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with New Jersey
Essex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Essex County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 07009: I-80 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07009.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 5,012 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,742 people injured and 67 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07009 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-280 (7), SR-21 (4) and SR-23 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
200 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07009 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Bergen Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 745 |
| I-280 | 380 |
| I-78 | 357 |
| US-1 | 313 |
| Nj 21 | 270 |
| SR-506 | 95 |
| I-80 | 79 |
| Doremus Ave | 64 |
ZIP 07009 at a glance
| Population | 13,535 |
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,625 |
| Median home value | $632,346 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 226 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 558 | +146% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 448 | -20% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 397 | -11% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 226 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 397. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07009?
Essex County has had 5,012 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,742 people and killing 67.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07009?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07009 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07009?
Truck crashes in Essex County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07009?
200 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07009 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Essex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07009?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.