ZIP 07676 (Township Of Washington, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07676: 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.
The headline for ZIP 07676: I-95 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07676.
Overview
Bergen County has recorded 7,303 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,202 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (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.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07676 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-17 (6), I-287 (4) and I-80 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
263 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07676 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington 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 07676 at a glance
| Population | 9,323 |
| Density | 1,219 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,133 |
| Median home value | $665,525 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07676
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07676?
Bergen County has had 7,303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,202 people and killing 71.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07676?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07676: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07676?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07676?
263 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07676 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Bergen County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07676?
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.