ZIP 07832 (Columbia, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07832: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with New Jersey
Warren County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Warren County has lower values than New Jersey for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Warren County: 9.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 670 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by CR-519 Bridgeville Hope Rd (1), CR-521 Hope Blairstown Rd (1) and CR-616 Knowlton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07832 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.1% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| CR-519 Bridgeville Hope Rd | 1 |
| CR-521 Hope Blairstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-616 Knowlton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 451 |
| I-78 | 208 |
| US-22 | 87 |
| Nj 31 | 60 |
| Nj 57 | 58 |
| I-80 Secondary | 56 |
| US-46 | 42 |
| SR-519 | 37 |
ZIP 07832 at a glance
| Population | 3,593 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,424 |
| Median home value | $361,194 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 42 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 128 | +207% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 125 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | -23% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07832
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07832?
Warren County has had 1,292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 670 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07832?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07832 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07832?
August has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07832?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07832 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 102.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07832?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.