McGuire AFB, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McGuire AFB: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McGuire AFB 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 |
Burlington County has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in McGuire AFB: I-95 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of McGuire AFB.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in McGuire AFB 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of McGuire AFB is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-70 (4), CR-539 (2) and CR-539 Pinehurst Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for McGuire AFB fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| CR-539 | 2 |
| CR-539 Pinehurst Rd | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 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 |
McGuire AFB at a glance
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08641) | $74,071 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 152 to 253. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 McGuire AFB
How many truck accidents are there in McGuire AFB?
3,210 truck crashes have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 2,075 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McGuire AFB?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McGuire AFB since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in McGuire AFB?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McGuire AFB?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does McGuire AFB 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McGuire AFB?
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.