ZIP 07206 (Elizabethport, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07206: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with New Jersey
Union County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Union County has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 07206: I-95 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07206 since 2015.
Overview
Union County has recorded 5,456 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,850 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% 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 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07206 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (11), I-78 (8) and I-280 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07206 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| 3rd Ave | 3 |
| I-278 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,041 |
| US-1 | 473 |
| I-78 | 426 |
| I-95 | 249 |
| US-22 | 228 |
| Division St | 135 |
| I-95 Secondary | 126 |
| Nj 27 | 92 |
ZIP 07206 at a glance
| Population | 31,930 |
| Density | 6,937 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,420 |
| Median home value | $456,947 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 227 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 530 | +134% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 424 | -20% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 470 | +11% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 227 a year in the 1990s and 470 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07206
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07206?
Since 2015, 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (2,850 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07206?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07206: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07206?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07206?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07206 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07206?
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.