ZIP 07960 (Morristown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07960: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Morris County: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Morris County has recorded 4,205 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,279 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-78 (4), SR-24 (2) and CR-510 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07960 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-80 | 7 |
| I-78 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-510 S Orange Ave | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-527 | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-646 Shunpike Rd | 1 |
| CR-650 Hanover Ave | 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 07960 at a glance
| Population | 46,702 |
| Density | 521 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $160,334 |
| Median home value | $735,099 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 181 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 318. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07960
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07960?
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morris County (2,279 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07960?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07960 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07960?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in August, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07960?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07960 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Morris County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07960?
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.