ZIP 07928 (Chatham, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07928: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with New Jersey
Morris County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Morris County sits below New Jersey on 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 Morris County: 5.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 2,279 people and killed 62.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-78 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07928 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-80 (4), I-280 (3) and SR-124 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 128 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07928 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| CR-510 S Orange Ave | 1 |
| CR-527 | 1 |
| CR-529 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 965 |
| I-287 | 731 |
| US-46 | 166 |
| Nj 10 | 128 |
| Nj 24 | 125 |
| I-80 Secondary | 121 |
| Nj 15 | 117 |
| US-206 | 111 |
ZIP 07928 at a glance
| Population | 19,974 |
| Density | 833 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $220,982 |
| Median home value | $1,034,178 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 181 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 425 | +135% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 372 | -12% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 318 | -14% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 181 to 318. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07928
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07928?
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morris County (2,279 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 07928?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07928 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07928?
The worst month is August: 9.4% of truck crashes in Morris County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07928?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 07928 compare with New Jersey?
Morris County records 67.5 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 07928?
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.