ZIP 07401 (Allendale, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bergen 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bergen County compares with New Jersey
Bergen County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bergen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Bergen County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 07401: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07401: 2.8 in 2016–19, 5.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bergen County since 2015: 4,202 people were injured and 71 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-17 (5), I-87 (3) and SR-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
263 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07401 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-601 Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bergen County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 945 |
| Nj 17 | 887 |
| I-80 | 447 |
| I-287 | 356 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike-West Alignment | 282 |
| Nj 3 | 253 |
| US-46 | 194 |
| Nj 4 | 189 |
ZIP 07401 at a glance
| Population | 6,865 |
| Density | 857 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $160,162 |
| Median home value | $782,922 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bergen 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 | 357 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 750 | +110% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 630 | -16% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 575 | -9% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 357 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 575. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07401?
7,303 truck crashes have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 4,202 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07401?
Since 2015, I-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07401: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07401?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 263 reported crashes in Bergen County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07401 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Bergen County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07401?
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.