Dorothy, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dorothy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dorothy 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.
The headline for Dorothy: US-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dorothy: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Atlantic County has recorded 1,076 truck crashes since 2015, with 758 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dorothy since 2015, this page uses Atlantic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dorothy is US-40, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1), CR-671 Union Rd (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 49 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.4 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dorothy 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Dorothy at a glance
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08317) | $106,696 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dorothy
How many truck crashes happen in Dorothy?
1,076 truck crashes have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 758 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dorothy?
US-40 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dorothy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dorothy?
Truck crashes in Atlantic County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dorothy?
49 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Dorothy compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Atlantic County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dorothy?
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.