ZIP 07721 (Cliffwood, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monmouth County, 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monmouth County compares with New Jersey
Monmouth County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monmouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Monmouth County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monmouth County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.3%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Monmouth County has recorded 2,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,531 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07721 since 2015: I-95 (10), US-9 (10), SR-440 (5), SR-18 (2) and US-1 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 154 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07721 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- 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 Monmouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-9 | 10 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-514 | 1 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
| CR-615 Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-684 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monmouth County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 217 |
| Nj 35 | 163 |
| Nj 33 | 150 |
| Nj 34 | 133 |
| Garden State Parkway | 108 |
| Nj 18 | 105 |
| Nj 36 | 98 |
| SR-537 | 76 |
ZIP 07721 at a glance
| Population | 4,277 |
| Density | 1,811 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,060 |
| Median home value | $422,441 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monmouth 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 | 121 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 278 | +130% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 230 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 207 | -10% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 121 to 207. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07721
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07721?
Since 2015, 2,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monmouth County (1,531 injured, 29 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 07721?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Monmouth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 07721?
Garbage trucks were involved in 154 reported crashes in Monmouth County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 07721 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Monmouth County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 07721?
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.