Glassboro, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glassboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glassboro and Gloucester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gloucester 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 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gloucester County compares with New Jersey
Gloucester County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gloucester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Gloucester County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Glassboro at a glance: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Glassboro per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.8 vs 3.0).
Overview
Gloucester County has recorded 2,244 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,368 people injured and 61 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 87 truck crashes were reported in Glassboro since 2015; patterns below come from Gloucester County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Glassboro is US-322, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-40 (4), CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (3) and SR-168 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Glassboro fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 6 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 3 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| CR-534 Blackwood Clementon Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gloucester County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 270 |
| US-322 | 218 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 193 |
| Nj 55 | 156 |
| Nj 42 | 82 |
| Gloucester County 620 | 54 |
| I-295 Secondary | 54 |
| Nj 47 | 53 |
Glassboro at a glance
| Population | 24,322 |
| Land area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,610 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08028) | $89,130 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08028) | $311,434 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gloucester 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 | 70 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 184 | +163% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 168 | -9% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 195 | +16% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glassboro
How many truck accidents are there in Glassboro?
Gloucester County has had 2,244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,368 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Glassboro?
NHTSA data shows US-322 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Glassboro since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Glassboro?
Truck crashes in Gloucester County peak in November, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glassboro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 59 reported crashes in Gloucester County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Glassboro compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gloucester County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glassboro?
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.