ZIP 07731 (Howell, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07731: 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 sits below New Jersey on 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).
What stands out in 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%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07731 since 2015: SR-33 (3), SR-70 (3), Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway (2), SR-18 (2) and US-9 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
154 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07731 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- 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
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 Monmouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| 444-Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| 7th Street | 1 |
| CR-18I | 1 |
| CR-526 W Commodore Blvd | 1 |
| CR-527 Siloam Rd | 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 07731 at a glance
| Population | 40,322 |
| Density | 490 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,056 |
| Median home value | $490,717 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 121 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 207. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07731
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07731?
2,502 truck crashes have been reported in Monmouth County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 1,531 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07731?
Truck crashes in Monmouth County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07731?
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 07731 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monmouth County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 07731?
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.