ZIP 07040 (Maplewood, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with New Jersey
Essex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Essex County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 07040: I-95 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07040 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,012 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Essex County. They injured 2,742 people and killed 67.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.9% 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 07040 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-78 (11), US-1 (9) and I-280 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 200 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07040 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Essex County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-78 | 11 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 745 |
| I-280 | 380 |
| I-78 | 357 |
| US-1 | 313 |
| Nj 21 | 270 |
| SR-506 | 95 |
| I-80 | 79 |
| Doremus Ave | 64 |
ZIP 07040 at a glance
| Population | 25,613 |
| Density | 2,553 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $173,500 |
| Median home value | $722,470 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 226 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 558 | +146% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 448 | -20% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 397 | -11% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 226 to 397. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07040?
5,012 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 2,742 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07040?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07040 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07040?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Essex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07040?
200 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07040 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07040?
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.