ZIP 07029 (Harrison, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hudson 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hudson County compares with New Jersey
Hudson County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hudson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hudson County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hudson County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 4,161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hudson County since 2015: 2,487 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07029 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (13), I-78 (8) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 224 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (9%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07029 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hudson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| US-1 | 13 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hudson County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 529 |
| US-1 | 406 |
| Us 1 Truck | 230 |
| Nj 440 | 196 |
| I-78 | 189 |
| Nj 3 | 109 |
| Nj 7 | 102 |
| I-280 | 99 |
ZIP 07029 at a glance
| Population | 22,866 |
| Density | 6,720 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,333 |
| Median home value | $505,116 |
| Home ownership | 22% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hudson 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 | 155 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 480 | +211% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 375 | -22% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 324 | -13% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 155 to 324. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07029
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07029?
Hudson County has had 4,161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,487 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07029?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07029: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07029?
October has the most truck crashes in Hudson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 224 reported crashes in Hudson County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07029 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hudson County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07029?
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.