ZIP 07111 (Irvington, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07111: 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 07111: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07111: 13 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
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
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 07111 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (11), I-78 (8) and I-280 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 200 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07111 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 13 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 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 07111 at a glance
| Population | 60,867 |
| Density | 8,064 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,609 |
| Median home value | $335,873 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 226 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 397. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07111
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07111?
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 07111?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07111 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07111?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Essex County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07111?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 200 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07111 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07111?
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.