ZIP 07030 (Hoboken, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07030: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Hudson County is lower on 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.
The headline for Hudson County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07030 is I-95, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Broadway (10), US-1 (10) 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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07030 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 29 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 10 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 4 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
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 07030 at a glance
| Population | 58,668 |
| Density | 18,131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,579 |
| Median home value | $894,152 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 155 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 324. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 07030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07030?
Hudson County has had 4,161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,487 people and killing 51.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07030?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07030 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07030?
Truck crashes in Hudson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07030?
Since 2015, Hudson County has reported 224 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07030 compare with New Jersey?
Hudson County records 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07030?
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.