Southampton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southampton 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 sits below New Jersey on 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 Southampton: US-206 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Southampton since 2015.
Overview
Burlington County has recorded 3,210 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,075 people injured and 89 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 100 truck crashes reported in Southampton since 2015, this page uses Burlington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-206 leads within 10 miles of Southampton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-72 (3), I-295 (2) and 700-Nj Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
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 Southampton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-206, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 1 |
| Hawkin Rd | 1 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 |
Southampton at a glance
| Population | 10,458 |
| Land area | 44.0 sq mi |
| Density | 238 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 152 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 253. 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 Southampton
How many truck accidents are there in Southampton?
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 Southampton?
US-206 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Southampton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Southampton?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Burlington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southampton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Burlington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Southampton compare with New Jersey?
Burlington County records 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southampton?
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.