ZIP 07067 (Colonia, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07067: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Middlesex 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with New Jersey
Middlesex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Middlesex County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07067 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07067: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 5,085 people were injured and 119 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
2.8% 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 07067 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (9), I-78 (7) and SR-440 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
210 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (10% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07067 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-78 | 7 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,496 |
| US-1 | 852 |
| US-9 | 578 |
| I-287 | 477 |
| Nj 18 | 355 |
| I-95 | 313 |
| I-95 Secondary | 305 |
| US-130 | 251 |
ZIP 07067 at a glance
| Population | 18,587 |
| Density | 1,781 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,713 |
| Median home value | $499,499 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | 253 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 895 | +254% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 747 | -17% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 745 | -0% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 253 to 745. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07067
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07067?
Since 2015, 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Middlesex County (5,085 injured, 119 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07067?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07067 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07067?
October has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07067?
Garbage trucks were involved in 210 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07067 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07067?
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.