Waterford, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waterford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waterford 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 runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Waterford at a glance: US-30 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Waterford since 2015.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 2,984 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,843 people injured and 59 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Waterford since 2015; patterns below come from Camden County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Waterford with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-206 (2), US-322 (2) and Ace-446 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 81 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.6% across 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 Waterford fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| CR-536 Spur Sickerville Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 South Egg Harbor Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 Veterns Way | 1 |
| CR-659 E Malaga Rd | 1 |
| Hawkin Rd | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Waterford at a glance
| Population | 10,539 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08004) | $111,738 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08004) | $269,648 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 140 a year in the 1990s and 243 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Waterford
How common are truck crashes in Waterford?
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 Waterford?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waterford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waterford?
October has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waterford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 81 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Waterford compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waterford?
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.