ZIP 07848 (Lafayette, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07848: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Sussex County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sussex County: 7.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 594 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 340 people were injured and 19 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-206 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07848 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-94 (2), CR-517 (1) and CR-517 Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07848 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-206, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 3 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 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 07848 at a glance
| Population | 4,257 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,317 |
| Median home value | $439,466 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07848
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07848?
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (340 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07848?
NHTSA data shows US-206 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07848 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07848?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07848?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07848 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07848?
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.