Burlington, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington: 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
7 of 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burlington compares with New Jersey
Burlington against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burlington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burlington | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 268.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Burlington sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Burlington at a glance: November the month with the most truck crashes: 16.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Burlington has recorded 314 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (16.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads within 10 miles of Burlington with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-295 (8), I-95 (6) and I-276 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Burlington fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-130; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 12 |
| I-295 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
| CR-635 Springside Rd | 1 |
| CR-656 East Pearl St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burlington) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 133 |
| I-295 | 30 |
| SR-541 | 27 |
| Us 130 Secondary | 16 |
| Nj 413 | 12 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 7 |
| I-295 Secondary | 7 |
| Burlington County 656 | 5 |
Burlington at a glance
| Population | 10,143 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08016) | $98,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08016) | $338,586 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burlington 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 | 8 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +274% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | -11% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | +0% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burlington
How many truck accidents are there in Burlington?
Burlington has had 314 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burlington?
US-130 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burlington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burlington?
The worst month is November: 16.6% of truck crashes in Burlington happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burlington?
Since 2015, Burlington has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Burlington compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burlington has 268.9 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burlington?
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.