ZIP 07840 (Hackettstown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07840: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Warren County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Warren County: 9.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 1,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 670 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07840 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-206 (4), US-46 (2) and CR-517 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07840 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 |
| US-206 | 4 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-519 Bridgeville Hope Rd | 1 |
| CR-521 Hope Blairstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 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 07840 at a glance
| Population | 32,105 |
| Density | 332 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,866 |
| Median home value | $396,548 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 07840
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07840?
Since 2015, 1,292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (670 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07840?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07840: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07840?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07840 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 102.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07840?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.