ZIP 07032 (Kearny, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07032: 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 sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hudson County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (224 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hudson County. They injured 2,487 people and killed 51.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come US-1 (12), I-78 (8) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 224 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (9% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07032 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.
- 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 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 | 12 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| Broadway | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| 1st Ave | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 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 07032 at a glance
| Population | 40,614 |
| Density | 1,773 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,154 |
| Median home value | $458,607 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07032
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07032?
4,161 truck crashes have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 2,487 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07032?
I-95 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07032 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07032?
October has the most truck crashes in Hudson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07032?
Since 2015, Hudson County has reported 224 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07032 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hudson County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07032?
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.