Tabernacle, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tabernacle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle: SR-72 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tabernacle: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burlington County since 2015: 2,075 people were injured and 89 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Tabernacle 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tabernacle is SR-72, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-206 (3) and Hawkin Rd (1).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Tabernacle fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-72; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 4 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| Hawkin Rd | 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 |
Tabernacle at a glance
| Population | 6,948 |
| Land area | 49.2 sq mi |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08088) | $110,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08088) | $372,596 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tabernacle
How common are truck crashes in Tabernacle?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tabernacle?
Since 2015, SR-72 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tabernacle: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tabernacle?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Burlington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tabernacle?
Since 2015, Burlington County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tabernacle compared with New Jersey?
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 Tabernacle?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.