ZIP 07305 (Jersey City, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07305: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Hudson County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 3.6% for 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come US-1 (12), Broadway (8) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
224 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 9% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07305 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 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 | 12 |
| Broadway | 8 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| 1st Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 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 07305 at a glance
| Population | 72,161 |
| Density | 4,888 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,527 |
| Median home value | $447,050 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 155 to 324. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 07305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07305?
4,161 truck crashes have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 2,487 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07305?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07305: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07305?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hudson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07305?
224 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07305 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Hudson County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07305?
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.