ZIP 08001 (Alloway, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Salem 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
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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Salem County is lower on 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.
Salem County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-77 (3), CR-540 (1) and CR-603 Alloway-Woodstown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08001 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-603 Alloway-Woodstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| CR-611 Shirley Rd | 1 |
| CR-635 Adline Daretown Rd | 1 |
| CR-660 Whig Lane Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
ZIP 08001 at a glance
| Population | 854 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,583 |
| Median home value | $319,165 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08001?
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Salem County (470 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08001?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08001 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08001?
October has the most truck crashes in Salem County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Salem County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08001 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08001?
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.