Elmer, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmer and Salem County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Salem County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 769 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Salem County compares with New Jersey
Salem County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Salem County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Salem County 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.
What stands out in Salem County: 4.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Salem County has recorded 769 truck crashes since 2015, with 470 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Elmer had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Salem County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-77 (3), CR-615 West Blvd (2) and CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Elmer fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Salem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-553 Centerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-603 Alloway-Woodstown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Salem County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 125 |
| US-40 | 123 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 110 |
| Nj 77 | 52 |
| I-295 Secondary | 35 |
| Nj 49 | 27 |
| Us 40 (Harding Highway) | 17 |
| SR-540 | 16 |
Elmer at a glance
| Population | 1,377 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,549 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08318) | $92,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08318) | $300,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Salem 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +135% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 61 | -9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 65 | +7% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmer
How common are truck crashes in Elmer?
Salem County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 470 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Elmer?
US-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elmer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elmer?
Truck crashes in Salem County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elmer?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Salem County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elmer compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 101.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Salem County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elmer?
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.