Pittsgrove, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsgrove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pittsgrove 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 has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Salem County: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Police reported 769 crashes involving commercial trucks in Salem County since 2015: 470 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Pittsgrove had 45 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
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pittsgrove is US-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-77 (3), CR-615 West Blvd (2) and SR-56 (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 Pittsgrove fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem County.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
| CR-552 Irving Ave | 1 |
| CR-553 | 1 |
| CR-553 Centerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-611 Dutch Row Rd | 1 |
| CR-611 Shirley 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 |
Pittsgrove at a glance
| Population | 8,972 |
| Land area | 44.9 sq mi |
| Density | 200 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pittsgrove
How common are truck crashes in Pittsgrove?
769 truck crashes have been reported in Salem County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 470 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pittsgrove?
US-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pittsgrove since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pittsgrove?
Truck crashes in Salem County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pittsgrove?
Since 2015, Salem County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Pittsgrove compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Salem County records 101.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pittsgrove?
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.