Cumberland-Hesstown, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cumberland-Hesstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cumberland-Hesstown 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 |
Cumberland County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cumberland County: 3.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 510 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cumberland-Hesstown since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
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 Cumberland-Hesstown is SR-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1), CR-633 North Avenue (1) and CR-671 Union Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cumberland-Hesstown fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-55 | 3 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-633 North Avenue | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| South West Blvd | 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 |
Cumberland-Hesstown at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08340) | $62,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08340) | $275,567 |
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 Cumberland-Hesstown
How common are truck crashes in Cumberland-Hesstown?
692 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 510 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cumberland-Hesstown?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cumberland-Hesstown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cumberland-Hesstown?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cumberland-Hesstown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cumberland-Hesstown compared 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 Cumberland-Hesstown?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.