ZIP 07302 (Jersey City, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07302: 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. It runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hudson County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (224 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Hudson County has recorded 4,161 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,487 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
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 (16). Next come US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 224 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 3.6% in 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 07302 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
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 Hudson 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 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| SR-27 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-495 | 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 07302 at a glance
| Population | 56,220 |
| Density | 15,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $175,077 |
| Median home value | $858,426 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 155 a year in the 1990s and 324 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07302
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07302?
Hudson County has had 4,161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,487 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07302?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07302 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07302?
October has the most truck crashes in Hudson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07302?
Garbage trucks were involved in 224 reported crashes in Hudson County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07302 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Hudson County records 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07302?
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.