ZIP 07047 (North Bergen, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07047: 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 runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Hudson County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 3.6% in 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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07047 with 34 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and Bruckner Blvd (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 224 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is July, with 9% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07047 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hudson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hudson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 34 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| 3rd Ave | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-280 | 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 07047 at a glance
| Population | 61,250 |
| Density | 4,605 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,911 |
| Median home value | $473,731 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 155 a year in the 1990s and 324 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07047?
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 07047?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 34 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07047 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07047?
October has the most truck crashes in Hudson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07047?
Garbage trucks were involved in 224 reported crashes in Hudson County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07047 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07047?
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.