Dump Truck Entered Into Opposing Lanes of Traffic Before Colliding With Pickup Truck on Route 284 in Sussex County
SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (July 30, 2025) – Several people were injured, including a 2-year-old child, in a Sussex County dump truck accident on Route 284.
Sussex County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11 AM on Friday. A dump truck crossed from the southbound lanes of traffic into the northbound lanes on a curved portion of the roadway.
The truck proceeded to strike the side of a pickup before hitting a minivan. Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim.
The child was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. Several other people also sustained injuries in the crash.
A full investigation remains ongoing.
Liability for New Jersey Dump Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks can be incredibly dangerous for pedestrians and those in passenger vehicles. According to the IIHS, “A total of 4,354 people died in large truck crashes in 2023. Sixteen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 65% were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 17% were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.” There are many reasons that a dump truck collision may take place.
- Dump trucks can weigh tens of thousands of pounds and are incredibly difficult to operate, even in the best of circumstances. Many collisions involve drivers going at unsafe speeds around curves.
- A large portion of serious injury collisions involve intoxicated drivers. What many drivers don’t realize is that they can be intoxicated by a variety of substances besides alcohol.
- Driver distraction continues to play a major role in many truck collisions. A truck driver could be distracted by their phone, GPS, or conversations with other people.
Truck drivers will typically need a commercial license and must operate with an abundance of caution. They are required to be intimately familiar with how their vehicle operates in all circumstances. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any truck driver that hits another vehicle after crossing into opposing lanes of traffic. Several actions should be taken after any truck accident.
- The police should be called to the scene so that they can begin an immediate investigation.
- The driving record of the truck driver should be scrutinized.
- Evidence related to the crash site should be preserved, including photographs.
- An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.
Given the sheer size and weight of trucks, even a low-speed collision can potentially be catastrophic. Victims often sustain injuries that could take weeks or even months to heal. Many people are so seriously injured that they are left with permanent disabilities. Any person that is injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Jersey Dump Truck Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in the Sussex County dump truck accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place. Any person that may have more information should reach out to the New Jersey State Police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Sussex County dump truck accident? Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to assist you. We are committed to getting accident victims justice and holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions. In fact, we have recovered over $1 billion for our deserving clients. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
