Dover Beaches South, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover Beaches South: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover Beaches South and Ocean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ocean County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ocean County compares with New Jersey
Ocean County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ocean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Ocean County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Ocean County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ocean County. They injured 1,416 people and killed 52.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dover Beaches South since 2015, this page uses Ocean County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dover Beaches South since 2015: 444-Garden State Parkway (2), Gsp-444 (2), SR-70 (2), CR-527 Lakehurst Rd (1) and CR-549 Brick Blvd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dover Beaches South fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ocean County.
- 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 Ocean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 444-Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| Gsp-444 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| CR-527 Lakehurst Rd | 1 |
| CR-549 Brick Blvd | 1 |
| CR-571 | 1 |
| CR-571 Ridgeway Rd | 1 |
| Gsp-444(Garden State Parkway) | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ocean County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 233 |
| Garden State Parkway | 188 |
| Nj 70 | 131 |
| SR-528 | 79 |
| Nj 72 | 65 |
| Nj 37 | 64 |
| SR-571 | 63 |
| SR-539 | 60 |
Dover Beaches South at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08751) | $77,448 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08751) | $630,223 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ocean 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 | 46 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 223 | +386% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 184 | -17% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 180 | -2% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 180 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover Beaches South
How many truck accidents are there in Dover Beaches South?
Since 2015, 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ocean County (1,416 injured, 52 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dover Beaches South?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Ocean County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dover Beaches South?
Since 2015, Ocean County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dover Beaches South compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ocean County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dover Beaches South?
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.