ZIP 07416 (Franklin, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07416: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sussex 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
18 of 594 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with New Jersey
Sussex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Sussex County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sussex County at a glance: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07416 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-517 (1), CR-517 Main St (1), CR-565 (1), CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd (1) and Fox Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07416 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-565 | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| US-206 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| Nj 23 | 92 |
| Nj 15 | 68 |
| US-206 | 66 |
| Nj 94 | 41 |
| SR-517 | 35 |
| I-80 | 25 |
| SR-565 | 18 |
| Sussex County 616 | 14 |
ZIP 07416 at a glance
| Population | 5,851 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,983 |
| Median home value | $289,796 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +154% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | -34% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07416
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07416?
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (340 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07416?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07416?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07416 compared with New Jersey?
Sussex County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07416?
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.