Carneys Point, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carneys Point: 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 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carneys Point compares with New Jersey
Carneys Point against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carneys Point stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carneys Point | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 253.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Carneys Point sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Carneys Point: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Carneys Point has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-295 (7), I-495 (5) and US-322 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carneys Point.
Route planning tips for Carneys Point fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Carneys Point
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carneys Point) |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 78 |
| I-295 | 53 |
| US-40 | 45 |
| Nj 140 | 15 |
| I-295 Secondary | 13 |
| New Jersey Turnpike Secondary | 11 |
| Us 40 (E. Wiley Road) | 8 |
| Nj 48 | 6 |
Carneys Point at a glance
| Population | 8,693 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,037 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08069) | $71,942 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08069) | $199,277 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carneys Point 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 | 4 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | +389% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | -0% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carneys Point
How many truck crashes happen in Carneys Point?
Carneys Point has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carneys Point?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carneys Point since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carneys Point?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in Carneys Point happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carneys Point?
Since 2015, Carneys Point has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carneys Point compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 253.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carneys Point, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carneys Point?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.