Edgewater Park, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgewater Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edgewater Park and Burlington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burlington County numbers.
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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Burlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Edgewater Park: US-130 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Edgewater Park since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burlington County since 2015: 2,075 people were injured and 89 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 37 truck crashes were reported in Edgewater Park since 2015; patterns below come from Burlington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Edgewater Park is US-130, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-295 (9), I-95 (6) and I-276 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Edgewater Park fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Look at alternatives to US-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Burlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 12 |
| I-295 | 9 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
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 |
Edgewater Park at a glance
| Population | 9,196 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08010) | $88,037 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08010) | $266,212 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 152 a year in the 1990s and 253 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edgewater Park
How many truck accidents are there in Edgewater Park?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Edgewater Park?
US-130 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Edgewater Park since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edgewater Park?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Edgewater Park?
Since 2015, Burlington County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Edgewater Park compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burlington County has 57.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Edgewater Park?
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.