Maple Shade, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Shade: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Shade 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. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Burlington County: May more garbage-truck crashes happen in May than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Burlington County has recorded 3,210 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,075 people injured and 89 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 128 truck crashes were reported in Maple Shade since 2015; patterns below come from Burlington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Maple Shade happened on I-95 (9), US-130 (9), I-295 (8), I-676 (5) and 700-Nj Turnpike (3); no road leads clearly.
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 Maple Shade fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Burlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-130 | 9 |
| I-295 | 8 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 3 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 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 |
Maple Shade at a glance
| Population | 20,322 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,310 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08052) | $79,087 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08052) | $252,476 |
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 Maple Shade
How many truck accidents are there in Maple Shade?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maple Shade?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maple Shade?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maple Shade compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burlington County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Maple Shade?
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.