Bridgeton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bridgeton and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with New Jersey
Cumberland County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Cumberland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 3.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 510 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Bridgeton since 2015; patterns below come from Cumberland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
2.5% 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 Bridgeton is SR-56, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-540 (1), CR-552 Irving Ave (1) and CR-553 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bridgeton fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-56; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 2 |
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-552 Irving Ave | 1 |
| CR-553 | 1 |
| CR-553 Bridgeton Fairton Rd | 1 |
| CR-553 Centerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| CR-638 North Burlington Rd | 1 |
| CR-692 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Nj 47 | 73 |
| Nj 55 | 69 |
| Nj 77 | 45 |
| SR-555 | 36 |
| Nj 49 | 34 |
| Nj 56 | 28 |
| SR-552 | 27 |
| Cumberland County 674 | 24 |
Bridgeton at a glance
| Population | 27,722 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,451 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08302) | $65,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08302) | $200,086 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 36 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +138% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 62 | -28% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 57 | -8% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 57 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeton
How common are truck crashes in Bridgeton?
Cumberland County has had 692 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 510 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bridgeton?
NHTSA data shows SR-56 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgeton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bridgeton?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bridgeton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bridgeton compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bridgeton?
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.