ZIP 07093 (West New York, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07093: 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 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 after dark.
The headline for Hudson County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Hudson County has recorded 4,161 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,487 people injured and 51 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (34). After it: US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 224 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is July, with 9% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07093 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hudson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| I-80 | 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 07093 at a glance
| Population | 63,758 |
| Density | 20,734 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,174 |
| Median home value | $429,848 |
| Home ownership | 26% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 155 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 324. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07093
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07093?
4,161 truck crashes have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 2,487 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07093?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 34 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07093 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07093?
Truck crashes in Hudson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07093?
Since 2015, Hudson County has reported 224 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07093 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hudson County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07093?
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.