Deptford, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deptford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 261 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deptford compares with New Jersey
Deptford against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deptford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deptford | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Deptford has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Deptford: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Deptford (5.2 → 9.2).
Overview
Deptford has recorded 261 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-676 (5), SR-42 (5) and I-295 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Deptford fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deptford.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Deptford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deptford) |
|---|---|
| Nj 55 | 50 |
| Nj 42 | 44 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38 |
| Nj 47 | 21 |
| Nj 41 | 11 |
| Nj 55 Secondary (Veteran`S Memorial Highway) | 11 |
| New Jersey Turnpike Secondary | 10 |
| Nj 55 (Veteran`S Memorial Highway) | 10 |
Deptford at a glance
| Population | 32,570 |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08096) | $89,013 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08096) | $270,862 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deptford 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 | 6 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +315% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | -22% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +14% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deptford
How many truck accidents are there in Deptford?
Deptford has had 261 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 154 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Deptford?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deptford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deptford?
The worst month is April: 13.8% of truck crashes in Deptford happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deptford?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deptford since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Deptford compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deptford, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Deptford?
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.