It’s common for people to dump on New Jersey. But a truck driver took the crappy situation to a whole new level. During a wreck, 7,000 gallons of septic waste spilled across the highway. Crews had to clean up liquid waste for hours. 

Truck driver crashes and spills 7,000 gallons of sewage in New Jersey 

If you thought New Jersey smelled bad, it may have been due to a truck driver. A tanker truck hauling 7,000 gallons of sewage waste overturned during a collision with a car. 

Sewage spilled across Oak Ridge Road and Route 23 in West Milford, causing a multi-agency emergency response. Police officers, firefighters, and hazmat crews quickly responded to the scene. 

Luckily, the trucker only sustained minor injuries during the wreck. However, the cleanup crews may have been traumatized. 

Multiple hazardous materials teams worked for hours to contain septic waste, oil, diesel, and other fluids that leaked into the wreckage. 

According to North Jersey, it took hours before they could even turn the tanker truck upright and remove it from the scene. 

There is an ongoing investigation into the incident. What caused the wreck isn’t exactly clear. A white Toyota sedan was involved, but it didn’t flip. It was pushed to the side of the roadway. 

The car driver is probably happy their vehicle wasn’t covered in sewage. However, it might still need to be detailed with a large amount of air freshener. Also, the truck driver might need a new ride.

Responding agencies included West Milford Fire Companies 1, 2, and 4, West Milford Police Department, Fire Marshall’s Office, Office of Emergency Management, First Aid Squad, and Atlantic EMS. 

The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Haz-Mat team, Passaic County Health Department, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Department of Transportation Incident Management, and North Jersey Canteen also provided support.