ZIP 07403 (Bloomingdale, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Passaic 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Passaic County compares with New Jersey
Passaic County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Passaic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Passaic County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 07403 at a glance: SR-23 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07403 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,772 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Passaic County. They injured 1,600 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-287 (4), I-80 (3) and Black Hawk Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 126 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is April, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07403 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Passaic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
| CR-694 | 1 |
| Stag Hill Rd | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Passaic County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 323 |
| US-46 | 185 |
| Nj 3 | 165 |
| Nj 21 | 110 |
| I-287 | 94 |
| Nj 23 | 92 |
| Nj 20 | 74 |
| I-80 Secondary | 69 |
ZIP 07403 at a glance
| Population | 7,685 |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,010 |
| Median home value | $431,912 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Passaic 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 | 121 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 295 | +144% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 238 | -19% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 229 | -4% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 121 a year in the 1990s and 229 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07403
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07403?
Passaic County has had 2,772 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,600 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07403?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07403 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07403?
October has the most truck crashes in Passaic County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07403?
126 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07403 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Passaic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07403?
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.