ZIP 07860 (Newton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07860: 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 stands out for 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
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 07860 is US-206, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-94 (2), Fox Hill Rd (1) and Sleepy Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 07860 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 3 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 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 07860 at a glance
| Population | 26,047 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,045 |
| Median home value | $366,698 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. 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 07860
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07860?
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (340 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07860?
Since 2015, US-206 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07860: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07860?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07860?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07860 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 07860?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.