ZIP 07660 (Ridgefield Park, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07660: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Bergen County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 07660 at a glance: I-95 29 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07660.
Overview
Police reported 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bergen County since 2015: 4,202 people were injured and 71 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (29). Next come US-1 (11), I-87 (8) and Broadway (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 263 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07660 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-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 29 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Broadway | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
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 07660 at a glance
| Population | 13,235 |
| Density | 2,998 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,718 |
| Median home value | $497,719 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07660
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07660?
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 07660?
I-95 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07660 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07660?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07660?
263 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07660 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Bergen County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07660?
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.