Shark River Hills, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shark River Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shark River Hills 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 sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Monmouth County at a glance: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Shark River Hills since 2015; patterns below come from Monmouth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Shark River Hills happened on Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway (2), SR-33 (2), CR-18I (1), CR-549 Herbertsville Rd (1) and Deal Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
154 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Shark River Hills fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| 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-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 |
Shark River Hills at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 121 a year in the 1990s and 207 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shark River Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Shark River Hills?
Since 2015, 2,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monmouth County (1,531 injured, 29 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shark River Hills?
June has the most truck crashes in Monmouth County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shark River Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 154 reported crashes in Monmouth County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does Shark River Hills compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Monmouth County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shark River Hills?
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.