ZIP 07022 (Fairview, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07022: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bergen 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 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bergen County compares with New Jersey
Bergen County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bergen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Bergen County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 07022: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07022: 29 since 2015.
Overview
Bergen County has recorded 7,303 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,202 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07022 is I-95, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (11), Broadway (9) and Bruckner Blvd (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 263 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07022 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bergen County.
- 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 January 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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 29 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 9 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-87 | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bergen County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 945 |
| Nj 17 | 887 |
| I-80 | 447 |
| I-287 | 356 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike-West Alignment | 282 |
| Nj 3 | 253 |
| US-46 | 194 |
| Nj 4 | 189 |
ZIP 07022 at a glance
| Population | 15,099 |
| Density | 6,910 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,606 |
| Median home value | $515,822 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bergen 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 | 357 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 750 | +110% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 630 | -16% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 575 | -9% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 357 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 575. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07022
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07022?
7,303 truck crashes have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 4,202 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07022?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07022 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07022?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bergen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07022?
Garbage trucks were involved in 263 reported crashes in Bergen County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07022 compare with New Jersey?
Bergen County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07022?
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.