ZIP 07036 (Linden, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with New Jersey
Union County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Union County has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07036 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07036: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Union County has recorded 5,456 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,850 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 2.5% 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 07036 is I-95, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-78 (10), US-1 (8) and SR-440 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 169 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Union County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 19 |
| I-78 | 10 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| SR-440 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| US-9 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,041 |
| US-1 | 473 |
| I-78 | 426 |
| I-95 | 249 |
| US-22 | 228 |
| Division St | 135 |
| I-95 Secondary | 126 |
| Nj 27 | 92 |
ZIP 07036 at a glance
| Population | 45,671 |
| Density | 1,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,882 |
| Median home value | $417,921 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 227 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 530 | +134% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 424 | -20% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 470 | +11% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 227 a year in the 1990s and 470 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07036
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07036?
5,456 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 2,850 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07036?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07036: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07036?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07036?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07036 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07036?
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.