ZIP 07046 (Mountain Lakes, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with New Jersey
Morris County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Morris County sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Morris County: 5.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Morris County has recorded 4,205 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,279 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07046 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-23 (5), SR-15 (2) and CR-506 Bloomfield Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07046 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| SR-23 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-650 Hanover Ave | 1 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 965 |
| I-287 | 731 |
| US-46 | 166 |
| Nj 10 | 128 |
| Nj 24 | 125 |
| I-80 Secondary | 121 |
| Nj 15 | 117 |
| US-206 | 111 |
ZIP 07046 at a glance
| Population | 4,585 |
| Density | 666 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $923,834 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 181 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 425 | +135% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 372 | -12% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 318 | -14% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 181 to 318. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07046?
4,205 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 2,279 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07046?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07046 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07046?
August has the most truck crashes in Morris County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07046?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07046 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Morris County records 67.5 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 07046?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.