Maurice River, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maurice River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maurice River 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 has lower values than New Jersey for 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.
Cumberland County at a glance: 3.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 692 truck crashes since 2015, with 510 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Maurice River since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Maurice River is SR-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-47 (2), CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1) and CR-633 North Avenue (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across 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 Maurice River fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-633 North Avenue | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Maurice River at a glance
| Population | 5,184 |
| Land area | 93.2 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08316) | $79,306 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maurice River
How common are truck crashes in Maurice River?
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 Maurice River?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maurice River since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Maurice River?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in September, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maurice River?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Maurice River compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maurice River?
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.