ZIP 07656 (Park Ridge, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07656: 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. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07656 at a glance: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07656: 1.8 in 2016–19, 4.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bergen County since 2015: 4,202 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07656 is I-287, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-87 (5), SR-17 (5) and SR-303 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 263 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07656 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-287 | 6 |
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-62 Passaic St | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 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 07656 at a glance
| Population | 9,406 |
| Density | 1,393 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $171,029 |
| Median home value | $722,057 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 07656
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07656?
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bergen County (4,202 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07656?
I-287 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07656 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07656?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07656?
263 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07656 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Bergen County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07656?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.