ZIP 07874 (Stanhope, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07874: 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 sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sussex County: 7.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07874 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-206 (5), SR-15 (3) and US-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 07874 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-206 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 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 07874 at a glance
| Population | 8,752 |
| Density | 399 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,500 |
| Median home value | $366,723 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07874
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07874?
594 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 340 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07874?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07874 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07874?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07874?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07874 compare with New Jersey?
Sussex County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07874?
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.