Harrison Township, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Harrison Township: 2.5× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Harrison (2.2 → 5.6).
Overview
Gloucester County has recorded 2,244 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,368 people injured and 61 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 147 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township since 2015, this page uses Gloucester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
Within this area, US-322 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (3), I-295 (3) and SR-42 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 7 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-130 | 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 |
Harrison Township at a glance
| Population | 13,924 |
| Land area | 18.9 sq mi |
| Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08062) | $157,009 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08062) | $493,943 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township?
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gloucester County (1,368 injured, 61 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison Township?
The worst month is November: 9.7% of truck crashes in Gloucester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township?
Since 2015, Gloucester County has reported 59 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Gloucester County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township?
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.