ZIP 07924 (Bernardsville, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07924: 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.
The headline for ZIP 07924: I-78 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 07924.
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 2,953 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,454 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-78 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-287 (3), US-206 (3) and Brown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07924 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Check whether your routes use I-78, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 4.5% 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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 4 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| CR-650 Hanover Ave | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 07924 at a glance
| Population | 7,713 |
| Density | 249 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $236,042 |
| Median home value | $783,160 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 127 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 242. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07924
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 07924?
Somerset County has had 2,953 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,454 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07924?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07924 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07924?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07924?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07924 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 07924?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.