Somers Point, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somers Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somers Point 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 has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Somers Point: US-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Somers Point: 3 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 33 truck crashes reported in Somers Point 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 Somers Point 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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.4, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Somers Point fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| CR-563 Tilton Rd | 1 |
| CR-599A Ocean Heights Ave | 1 |
| CR-615 Zion Rd | 1 |
| CR-623 Roosevelt Blvd | 1 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 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 |
Somers Point at a glance
| Population | 10,611 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,646 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08244) | $70,255 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08244) | $312,539 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somers Point
How many truck crashes happen in Somers Point?
Since 2015, 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atlantic County (758 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Somers Point?
US-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Somers Point since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Somers Point?
Truck crashes in Atlantic County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Somers Point?
49 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Somers Point compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atlantic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Somers Point?
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.