West Park, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Park 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.
The headline for Cumberland County: 3.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across 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.
West Park 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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Park since 2015: CR-540 (1), CR-552 Irving Ave (1), CR-553 (1), CR-553 Bridgeton Fairton Rd (1) and CR-553 Centerton Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Park 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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-635 Adline Daretown Rd | 1 |
| CR-638 North Burlington Rd | 1 |
| CR-692 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 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 |
West Park at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 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 West Park
How many truck accidents are there in West Park?
Cumberland County has had 692 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 510 people and killing 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Park?
September has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Park?
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 West Park 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 West Park?
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.