ZIP 07620 (Alpine, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bergen 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bergen County compares with New Jersey
Bergen County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bergen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Bergen County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07620 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 23 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07620 since 2015.
Overview
Bergen County has recorded 7,303 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,202 people injured and 71 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07620 is I-95, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-87 (8), US-1 (4) and Broadway (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 263 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is January, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 23 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Webster Ave | 2 |
| Westchester Ave | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bergen County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 945 |
| Nj 17 | 887 |
| I-80 | 447 |
| I-287 | 356 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike-West Alignment | 282 |
| Nj 3 | 253 |
| US-46 | 194 |
| Nj 4 | 189 |
ZIP 07620 at a glance
| Population | 1,588 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $246,944 |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bergen 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 | 357 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 750 | +110% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 630 | -16% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 575 | -9% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 357 a year in the 1990s and 575 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07620
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07620?
Bergen County has had 7,303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,202 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07620?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07620 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07620?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07620?
Since 2015, Bergen County has reported 263 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07620 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bergen County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07620?
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.