ZIP 07821 (Andover, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sussex 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
18 of 594 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with New Jersey
Sussex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Sussex County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sussex County: 7.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 594 truck crashes since 2015, with 340 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07821 happened on I-80 (5), US-206 (5), SR-15 (3), CR-517 (2) and SR-94 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07821 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-206 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-517 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| Nj 23 | 92 |
| Nj 15 | 68 |
| US-206 | 66 |
| Nj 94 | 41 |
| SR-517 | 35 |
| I-80 | 25 |
| SR-565 | 18 |
| Sussex County 616 | 14 |
ZIP 07821 at a glance
| Population | 9,662 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,860 |
| Median home value | $430,173 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +154% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | -34% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 48 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07821?
Sussex County has had 594 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 340 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07821?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07821?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07821 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07821?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.