ZIP 07311 (Jersey City, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07311: 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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 (14). It is followed by Broadway (10), US-1 (10) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 224 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (9%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07311 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hudson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 14 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 10 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 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 07311 at a glance
| Population | 1,714 |
| Density | 12,330 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $202,679 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07311?
4,161 truck crashes have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 2,487 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07311?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07311: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07311?
Truck crashes in Hudson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07311?
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 07311 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Hudson County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07311?
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.