Florence, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence: 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
3 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Florence compares with New Jersey
Florence against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Florence is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Florence: 1 in 104 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence. They injured 125 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Florence since 2015: I-95 (8), US-130 (8), I-295 (7), I-276 (3) and I-195 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Florence fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Florence
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-579 Sullivan Way | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 73 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 43 |
| I-295 | 24 |
| Burlington County 656 | 18 |
| I-95 Secondary | 13 |
| Burlington County 659 | 11 |
| Us 130 Secondary | 10 |
| I-95 | 7 |
Florence at a glance
| Population | 13,247 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10,606 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08518) | $97,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08518) | $329,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +138% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +0% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +34% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Florence
How common are truck crashes in Florence?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Florence since 2015, with 3 deaths and 125 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Florence?
March has the most truck crashes in Florence, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Florence compare with New Jersey?
Florence records 142.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Florence?
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.