ZIP 07748 (Middletown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07748: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Monmouth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Monmouth County at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 2,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monmouth County since 2015: 1,531 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Middletown Rd (1), Pfr- 444 Garden State Parkway (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
154 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07748 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monmouth County.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Monmouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Middletown Rd | 1 |
| Pfr- 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 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 07748 at a glance
| Population | 28,633 |
| Density | 850 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $152,981 |
| Median home value | $600,645 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 121 a year in the 1990s and 207 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 07748?
Monmouth County has had 2,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,531 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 07748?
NHTSA data shows SR-35 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07748 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 07748?
June has the most truck crashes in Monmouth County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 07748?
Garbage trucks were involved in 154 reported crashes in Monmouth County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 07748 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
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 07748?
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.