West Deptford, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West 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
2 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Deptford compares with New Jersey
West Deptford against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Deptford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Deptford | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
West Deptford sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for West Deptford: 1 in 102 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in West Deptford. They injured 139 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Deptford is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (6), US-322 (6) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for West Deptford fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Deptford.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 West Deptford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| US-322 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Deptford) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 96 |
| I-295 Secondary | 21 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 20 |
| US-130 | 13 |
| Nj 44 | 11 |
| Gloucester County 643 | 6 |
| Gloucester County 656 | 6 |
| Gloucester County 644 | 6 |
West Deptford at a glance
| Population | 22,653 |
| Land area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,475 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08086) | $97,413 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08086) | $290,186 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West 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 | 3 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 17 | +431% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 19 | +23% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 West Deptford
How many truck accidents are there in West Deptford?
223 truck crashes have been reported in West Deptford since 2015, with 3 deaths and 139 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Deptford?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Deptford: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Deptford?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in West Deptford happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Deptford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in West Deptford since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in West Deptford compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, West Deptford has 81.9 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Deptford?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.