ZIP 07208 (Elizabeth, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07208: 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 sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07208 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07208: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 2,850 people and killed 55.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
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 07208 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (10), I-78 (9) and I-280 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07208 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Union County.
- 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 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 | 10 |
| I-78 | 9 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Ave C | 1 |
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 07208 at a glance
| Population | 31,937 |
| Density | 6,881 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,511 |
| Median home value | $459,476 |
| Home ownership | 28% |
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 07208
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07208?
5,456 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 2,850 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07208?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07208: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07208?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07208?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07208 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07208?
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.