ZIP 07405 (Butler, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07405: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with New Jersey
Morris County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Morris County has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Morris County: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 2,279 people and killed 62.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-23 (5), I-287 (3) and Black Hawk Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 128 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07405 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| SR-23 | 5 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
| CR-694 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 965 |
| I-287 | 731 |
| US-46 | 166 |
| Nj 10 | 128 |
| Nj 24 | 125 |
| I-80 Secondary | 121 |
| Nj 15 | 117 |
| US-206 | 111 |
ZIP 07405 at a glance
| Population | 17,983 |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,169 |
| Median home value | $570,016 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 181 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 425 | +135% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 372 | -12% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 318 | -14% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 181 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 318. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07405
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07405?
4,205 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 2,279 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07405?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07405 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07405?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in August, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07405?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07405 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07405?
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.