ZIP 07920 (Basking Ridge, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07920: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset 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 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with New Jersey
Somerset County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Somerset County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 07920 at a glance: I-287 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07920: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,953 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 1,454 people and killed 39.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% 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 07920 is I-287, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-78 (5), US-22 (4) and SR-28 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07920 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Look at alternatives to I-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 6 |
| I-78 | 5 |
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-527 | 1 |
| CR-529 | 1 |
| CR-620 East Front St | 1 |
| CR-646 Shunpike Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 627 |
| I-78 | 409 |
| US-22 | 211 |
| US-202 | 156 |
| US-206 | 141 |
| SR-527 | 112 |
| I-287 Secondary | 93 |
| I-78 Secondary | 74 |
ZIP 07920 at a glance
| Population | 28,753 |
| Density | 409 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $192,857 |
| Median home value | $799,621 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 127 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 282 | +122% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 242 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 242 | +0% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 242 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07920
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07920?
Since 2015, 2,953 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somerset County (1,454 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07920?
I-287 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07920 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07920?
October has the most truck crashes in Somerset County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07920?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07920 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Somerset County records 69.9 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 07920?
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.