ZIP 07310 (Jersey City, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07310: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Hudson 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 after dark.
The headline for Hudson County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). After it: Broadway (10), US-1 (9) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (9% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07310 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Hudson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 20 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 4 |
| I-280 | 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 07310 at a glance
| Population | 16,015 |
| Density | 10,117 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $183,464 |
| Median home value | $843,268 |
| Home ownership | 9% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07310
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07310?
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 07310?
I-95 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07310 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07310?
Truck crashes in Hudson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07310?
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 07310 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hudson County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07310?
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.