ZIP 07646 (New Milford, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07646: 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 has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 07646: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07646: 21 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bergen County. They injured 4,202 people and killed 71.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07646 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-87 (6), US-1 (5) and I-80 (4).
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 07646 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 21 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Webster Ave | 2 |
| 8th Ave | 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 07646 at a glance
| Population | 16,995 |
| Density | 2,874 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,889 |
| Median home value | $577,710 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 357 to 575. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 07646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07646?
7,303 truck crashes have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 4,202 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07646?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07646 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07646?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bergen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07646?
Since 2015, Bergen County has reported 263 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07646 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bergen County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07646?
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.