Newfield, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newfield 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Gloucester County: 2.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
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.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Newfield since 2015, this page uses Gloucester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-615 West Blvd (2), CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (2) and SR-56 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Newfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- 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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-536 Spur Sickerville Rd | 1 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-553 Centerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-555 | 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 |
Newfield at a glance
| Population | 1,812 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08344) | $85,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08344) | $246,546 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 70 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 195. 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 Newfield
How many truck crashes happen in Newfield?
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gloucester County (1,368 injured, 61 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newfield?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newfield: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newfield?
The worst month is November: 9.7% of truck crashes in Gloucester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 59 reported crashes in Gloucester County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Newfield compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
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 Newfield?
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.