Tinton Falls, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tinton Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tinton Falls 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Monmouth County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.3%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 2,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monmouth County since 2015: 1,531 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 128 truck crashes reported in Tinton Falls since 2015, this page uses Monmouth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-18 (2), CR-18I (1) and CR-537 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Tinton Falls fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monmouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-18I | 1 |
| CR-537 | 1 |
| CR-549 Herbertsville Rd | 1 |
| Deal Rd | 1 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Middletown Rd | 1 |
| Pfr- 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 |
Tinton Falls at a glance
| Population | 19,435 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,256 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07724) | $102,756 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07724) | $516,929 |
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. 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 Tinton Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Tinton Falls?
Since 2015, 2,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monmouth County (1,531 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tinton Falls?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tinton Falls since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tinton Falls?
June has the most truck crashes in Monmouth County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tinton Falls?
Garbage trucks were involved in 154 reported crashes in Monmouth County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does Tinton Falls compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
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 Tinton Falls?
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.