Dividing Creek, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dividing Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dividing Creek 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 3.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 692 truck crashes since 2015, with 510 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Dividing Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cumberland County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of Dividing Creek with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-633 North Avenue (1), CR-692 (1) and SR-47 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dividing Creek fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-633 North Avenue | 1 |
| CR-692 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Dividing Creek at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Dividing Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Dividing Creek?
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (510 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dividing Creek?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dividing Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dividing Creek?
September has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dividing Creek?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dividing Creek compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dividing Creek?
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.