ZIP 07110 (Nutley, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07110: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Essex County is lower on 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 07110: I-95 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07110 since 2015.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 5,012 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,742 people injured and 67 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07110 is I-95, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (8), I-280 (7) and I-78 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 200 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
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 07110 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 18 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| I-78 | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 11th Ave | 2 |
| 8th Ave | 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 07110 at a glance
| Population | 29,980 |
| Density | 3,431 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,646 |
| Median home value | $519,658 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07110
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07110?
5,012 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 2,742 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07110?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07110: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07110?
October has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07110?
200 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07110 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Essex County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07110?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.