ZIP 07065 (Rahway, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07065: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 07065: I-95 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07065.
Overview
Police reported 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 2,850 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07065 is I-95, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-78 (11), US-1 (9) and SR-440 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 169 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07065 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- 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.
- 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 | 18 |
| I-78 | 11 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-22 | 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 07065 at a glance
| Population | 30,109 |
| Density | 2,984 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,461 |
| Median home value | $386,973 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07065?
Since 2015, 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (2,850 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07065?
I-95 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07065 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07065?
October has the most truck crashes in Union County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07065?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 169 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07065 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07065?
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.