Greenwich, Cumberland County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwich, Cumberland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwich, Cumberland County 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 runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 3.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Police reported 692 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 510 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greenwich, Cumberland County 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwich happened on CR-540 (1), CR-552 Irving Ave (1), CR-553 (1), CR-553 Bridgeton Fairton Rd (1) and CR-607 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
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 Greenwich, Cumberland County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-552 Irving Ave | 1 |
| CR-553 | 1 |
| CR-553 Bridgeton Fairton Rd | 1 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| CR-638 North Burlington Rd | 1 |
| CR-692 | 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 |
Greenwich, Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 773 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 921 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08323) | $83,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08323) | $257,873 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwich, Cumberland County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenwich, Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has had 692 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 510 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwich, Cumberland County?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenwich, Cumberland County?
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 Greenwich, Cumberland County compared with New Jersey?
Cumberland County records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greenwich, Cumberland County?
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.