Springfield Township, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield Township 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Burlington County at a glance: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burlington County. They injured 2,075 people and killed 89.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 132 truck crashes were reported in Springfield Township 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 Springfield happened on I-295 (7), I-95 (7), US-130 (6), US-206 (3) and Rising Sun Rd (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Springfield Township 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.
- 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-295 | 7 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
| CR-635 Springside Rd | 1 |
| CR-656 East Pearl St | 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 |
Springfield Township at a glance
| Population | 3,293 |
| Land area | 29.5 sq mi |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08041) | $99,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08041) | $450,792 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield Township
How many truck accidents are there in Springfield Township?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Springfield Township?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Springfield Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Burlington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Springfield Township compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Burlington County has 57.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springfield Township?
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.