Richland, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 Richland: US-40 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Richland.
Overview
Atlantic County has recorded 1,076 truck crashes since 2015, with 758 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Richland had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Atlantic County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 8th St (1), CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1) and CR-615 West Blvd (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 Richland fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atlantic County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| 8th St | 1 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| CR-674 W Garden Rd | 1 |
| CR-681 West Oak Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Richland at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08350) | $158,271 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08350) | $210,406 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Richland
How many truck accidents are there in Richland?
Since 2015, 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atlantic County (758 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland?
Truck crashes in Atlantic County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richland?
Since 2015, Atlantic County has reported 49 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atlantic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.