Burlington County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Burlington County compares with New Jersey
Burlington County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Burlington County has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Burlington County: US-130 most fatal truck crashes in Burlington County: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burlington County. They injured 2,075 people and killed 89.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads in Burlington County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-295 (9), I-95 (5) and SR-72 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Burlington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Burlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Burlington County) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 12 |
| I-295 | 9 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 4 |
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burlington County) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 397 |
| I-295 | 361 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 324 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 236 |
| Nj 73 | 197 |
| US-206 | 168 |
| Nj 70 | 92 |
| Nj 38 | 73 |
Burlington County at a glance
| Population | 475,515 |
| Land area | 799.3 sq mi |
| Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $112,716 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burlington 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 | 152 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 341 | +125% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 289 | -15% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 253 | -12% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 152 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 253. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Burlington County
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Questions fleets ask about Burlington County
How many truck crashes happen in Burlington County?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burlington County?
US-130 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Burlington County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burlington County?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Burlington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burlington County?
Since 2015, Burlington County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burlington County compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Burlington County has 57.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burlington County?
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.