Woodbine, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodbine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodbine and Cape May County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cape May County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cape May County compares with New Jersey
Cape May County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cape May County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 11.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Cape May County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Cape May County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.7%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 379 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cape May County since 2015: 215 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Woodbine since 2015, this page uses Cape May County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Woodbine with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-623 Roosevelt Blvd (1), Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway (1) and US-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is June, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 14.3, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Woodbine fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cape May County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cape May County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-623 Roosevelt Blvd | 1 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cape May County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 58 |
| Garden State Parkway | 42 |
| Nj 47 | 37 |
| Nj 47 (Delsea Drive) | 12 |
| SR-550 | 9 |
| Cape May County 657 | 9 |
| Cape May County 623 | 9 |
| Cape May County 619 | 8 |
Woodbine at a glance
| Population | 2,122 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08270) | $99,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08270) | $309,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cape May 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 46 | +191% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 30 | -22% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodbine
How many truck crashes happen in Woodbine?
Cape May County has had 379 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Woodbine?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodbine: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Woodbine?
The worst month is June: 12.4% of truck crashes in Cape May County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodbine?
Since 2015, Cape May County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Woodbine compared with New Jersey?
Cape May County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Woodbine?
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.