ZIP 07851 (Layton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07851: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sussex County at a glance: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 594 truck crashes since 2015, with 340 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07851 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fox Hill Rd (1), I-84 (1), SR-2001 (1), SR-739 (1) and Sleepy Hollow Rd (1).
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 07851 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
| SR-739 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 1 |
| US-206 | 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 07851 at a glance
| Population | 263 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,419 |
| Median home value | $325,458 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07851
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07851?
594 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 340 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07851?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07851 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Sussex County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07851?
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.