Marlton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marlton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marlton 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 has lower values than New Jersey for 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.
Marlton at a glance: US-130 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Marlton since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 1,843 people and killed 59.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Marlton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Camden County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads within 10 miles of Marlton with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-295 (7), SR-168 (4) and US-30 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
81 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Marlton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-130; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 9 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 3 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| I-676 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
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 |
Marlton at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08003) | $155,059 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08003) | $443,234 |
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 Marlton
How common are truck crashes in Marlton?
2,984 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,843 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marlton?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marlton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marlton?
October has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marlton?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 81 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marlton compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marlton?
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.