Back-to-Back Route 17 Crashes Cause Massive Morning Commute Delays in Ridgewood

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on Route 17 North faced miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic on Monday morning, July 20, 2026, following two separate vehicular collisions near East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood.

Despite significant damage to multiple vehicles, emergency officials confirmed that no injuries were reported in either incident.

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Incident Breakdown: Dual Collisions Disrupt Route 17

The early morning traffic Snarl was caused by two distinct crashes occurring in close proximity:

• Three-Vehicle Collision: The most severe of the two crashes involved three vehicles, including one car that careened off the highway shoulder. All three vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing from the scene.

• Secondary Collision: A second crash occurred nearby along the same northbound stretch, further backing up morning traffic for miles.

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Emergency Response & First Responders

A coordinated multi-agency response ensured the scene was quickly secured and patients were evaluated:

• Ridgewood Police Department arrived promptly to manage traffic flow and investigate the causes of both collisions.

• Ridgewood Fire Department & EMS (Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47) provided immediate on-scene response.

• The Valley Hospital Paramedic Team: A passing paramedic team from The Valley Hospital stopped to assist Ridgewood EMTs with evaluating individuals involved in the crashes.

Fortunately, after thorough evaluation, no injuries required transport to nearby medical facilities.

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Key Takeaways

• Location: Route 17 Northbound near East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ.

• Date: July 20, 2026 (Early Morning).

• Impact: Miles-long northbound traffic backup; three vehicles towed; zero injuries.

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