ZIP 07435 (Newfoundland, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07435: 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 sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 07435: SR-23 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07435.
Overview
Passaic County has recorded 2,772 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,600 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-287 (2), CR-513 (1) and CR-517 (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 07435 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Passaic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
| CR-694 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 07435 at a glance
| Population | 2,703 |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,342 |
| Median home value | $463,729 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07435?
2,772 truck crashes have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 1,600 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07435?
SR-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07435 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07435?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Passaic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07435?
Garbage trucks were involved in 126 reported crashes in Passaic County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07435 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Passaic County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07435?
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.