North Hanover, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Hanover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Hanover 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in North Hanover: I-95 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Hanover since 2015.
Overview
Burlington County has recorded 3,210 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,075 people injured and 89 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 16 truck crashes reported in North Hanover since 2015, this page uses Burlington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of North Hanover with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (3), CR-539 (2) and CR-539 Pinehurst Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for North Hanover fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| CR-539 | 2 |
| CR-539 Pinehurst Rd | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-130 | 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 |
North Hanover at a glance
| Population | 8,102 |
| Land area | 17.4 sq mi |
| Density | 466 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08562) | $103,493 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08562) | $265,110 |
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 North Hanover
How many truck crashes happen in North Hanover?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Hanover?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Hanover since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Hanover?
October has the most truck crashes in Burlington County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Hanover?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Hanover compare with New Jersey?
Burlington County records 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Hanover?
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.