ZIP 07079 (South Orange, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with New Jersey
Essex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Essex County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 07079: I-95 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07079 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Essex County since 2015: 2,742 people were injured and 67 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.9% 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 07079 is I-95, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-78 (9), US-1 (9) and I-280 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
200 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07079 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: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Essex County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| I-78 | 9 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 745 |
| I-280 | 380 |
| I-78 | 357 |
| US-1 | 313 |
| Nj 21 | 270 |
| SR-506 | 95 |
| I-80 | 79 |
| Doremus Ave | 64 |
ZIP 07079 at a glance
| Population | 18,539 |
| Density | 2,510 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $195,417 |
| Median home value | $860,490 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 226 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 558 | +146% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 448 | -20% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 397 | -11% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 226 to 397. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07079
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07079?
Since 2015, 5,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (2,742 injured, 67 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07079?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07079 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07079?
Truck crashes in Essex County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 200 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07079 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07079?
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.