Absecon, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Absecon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Absecon and Atlantic County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atlantic County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Atlantic County compares with New Jersey
Atlantic County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atlantic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Atlantic County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Absecon at a glance: US-40 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Absecon.
Overview
Police reported 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atlantic County since 2015: 758 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in Absecon since 2015; patterns below come from Atlantic County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Absecon is US-40, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 444 Garden State Parkway (1), Ace-446 (1) and Bethel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
49 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (20%).
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Absecon fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Atlantic County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Atlantic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
| 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| Bethel Rd | 1 |
| Brighton Ave | 1 |
| Bus-444 Garden State Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-563 Tilton Rd | 1 |
| CR-599A Ocean Heights Ave | 1 |
| CR-615 Zion Rd | 1 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atlantic County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 92 |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 87 |
| US-40 | 78 |
| Garden State Parkway | 62 |
| Nj 54 | 44 |
| US-9 | 27 |
| SR-561 | 26 |
| US-322 | 25 |
Absecon at a glance
| Population | 9,249 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,672 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08201) | $71,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08201) | $286,890 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atlantic 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 147 | +196% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 104 | -29% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Absecon
How common are truck crashes in Absecon?
1,076 truck crashes have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 758 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Absecon?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Absecon: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Absecon?
June has the most truck crashes in Atlantic County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Absecon?
Since 2015, Atlantic County has reported 49 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Absecon compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Atlantic County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Absecon?
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.