ZIP 07462 (Vernon, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07462: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Sussex County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Sussex County: 7.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07462 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1A (1), CR-21 (1), CR-519 (1), CR-565 (1) and CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex 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 07462 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-1A | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-519 | 1 |
| CR-565 | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 07462 at a glance
| Population | 7,195 |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,945 |
| Median home value | $292,541 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 07462
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07462?
594 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 340 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07462?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07462?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07462 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07462?
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.