Logan, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan: 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
5 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan compares with New Jersey
Logan against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 533.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 9.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Logan is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Logan: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Logan (3.2 → 6.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan. They injured 182 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of Logan with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-295 (6), I-95 (5) and US-13 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Logan fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Logan
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 7 |
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
| CR-643/STRAUGHNS Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 96 |
| US-322 | 52 |
| Gloucester County 620 | 51 |
| US-130 | 27 |
| I-295 Secondary | 22 |
| Gloucester County 662 | 22 |
| Center Square Road (Gloucester County 620) | 15 |
| Nj 44 | 14 |
Logan at a glance
| Population | 6,116 |
| Land area | 21.9 sq mi |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 4 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +380% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | +43% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | +29% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Logan
How many truck crashes happen in Logan?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Logan since 2015, with 7 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Logan?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Logan: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Logan?
Truck crashes in Logan peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Logan?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Logan compared with New Jersey?
Logan records 533.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Logan?
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.