ZIP 07062 (Plainfield, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07062: 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 sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07062 at a glance: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07062.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 2,850 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07062 is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-78 (8), US-1 (6) and I-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 169 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07062 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Blair Rd | 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 07062 at a glance
| Population | 15,399 |
| Density | 3,092 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,344 |
| Median home value | $395,957 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 227 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 470. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07062?
Union County has had 5,456 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,850 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07062?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07062 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07062?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07062?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07062 compared with New Jersey?
Union County records 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07062?
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.