Asbury Park, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Asbury Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Asbury Park and Monmouth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monmouth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monmouth County compares with New Jersey
Monmouth County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monmouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Monmouth County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monmouth County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.3%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Monmouth County has recorded 2,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,531 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Asbury Park since 2015, this page uses Monmouth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-18I (1), CR-549 Herbertsville Rd (1) and Deal Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
154 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Asbury Park fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monmouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-18I | 1 |
| CR-549 Herbertsville Rd | 1 |
| Deal Rd | 1 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Pfr- 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monmouth County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 217 |
| Nj 35 | 163 |
| Nj 33 | 150 |
| Nj 34 | 133 |
| Garden State Parkway | 108 |
| Nj 18 | 105 |
| Nj 36 | 98 |
| SR-537 | 76 |
Asbury Park at a glance
| Population | 15,473 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 10,820 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07756) | $89,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07756) | $802,633 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monmouth 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 | 121 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 278 | +130% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 230 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 207 | -10% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 121 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 207. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Asbury Park
How many truck accidents are there in Asbury Park?
Monmouth County has had 2,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,531 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Asbury Park?
Since 2015, SR-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Asbury Park: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Asbury Park?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Monmouth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Asbury Park?
154 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monmouth County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Asbury Park compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Monmouth County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Asbury Park?
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.