Gibbsboro, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibbsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibbsboro and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with New Jersey
Camden County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Camden County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Gibbsboro at a glance: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibbsboro: 3.2 in 2016–19, 6.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 1,843 people and killed 59.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Gibbsboro since 2015, this page uses Camden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% 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 Gibbsboro happened on SR-42 (5), US-30 (5), I-295 (4), SR-168 (4) and I-676 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 81 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gibbsboro fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 5 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| I-676 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-130 | 2 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 467 |
| I-76 | 230 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 179 |
| US-130 | 154 |
| US-30 | 154 |
| Nj 42 | 133 |
| I-676 | 106 |
| Nj 73 | 92 |
Gibbsboro at a glance
| Population | 2,264 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,052 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08026) | $100,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08026) | $308,293 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 140 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 289 | +107% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 255 | -12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 243 | -5% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 140 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 243. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gibbsboro
How many truck crashes happen in Gibbsboro?
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (1,843 injured, 59 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Gibbsboro?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibbsboro?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 81 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Gibbsboro compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gibbsboro?
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.