Jackson, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson compares with New Jersey
Jackson against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.4 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Jackson has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jackson: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.0%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 259 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson since 2015: 178 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.5% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015: CR-539 (2), CR-539 Pinehurst Rd (2), I-195 (2), SR-70 (2) and US-9 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 8.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jackson fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% 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 Jackson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-539 | 2 |
| CR-539 Pinehurst Rd | 2 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| 7th Street | 1 |
| CR-526 W Commodore Blvd | 1 |
| CR-527 Siloam Rd | 1 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-547 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson) |
|---|---|
| SR-571 | 41 |
| SR-527 | 37 |
| SR-526 | 21 |
| I-195 | 18 |
| SR-537 | 17 |
| SR-528 | 15 |
| Ocean County 636 | 13 |
| Ocean County 638 | 11 |
Jackson at a glance
| Population | 60,704 |
| Land area | 99.2 sq mi |
| Density | 612 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08527) | $115,487 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08527) | $490,335 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 7 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +283% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | -20% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +15% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson (178 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson?
Truck crashes in Jackson peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson since 2015, 8.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson?
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.