ZIP 08002 (Cherry Hill, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with New Jersey
Camden County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Camden County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 08002: I-95 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08002.
Overview
Police reported 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 1,843 people were injured and 59 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-130 (9), I-295 (7) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
81 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-130 | 9 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| I-76 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 467 |
| I-76 | 230 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 179 |
| US-130 | 154 |
| US-30 | 154 |
| Nj 42 | 133 |
| I-676 | 106 |
| Nj 73 | 92 |
ZIP 08002 at a glance
| Population | 24,015 |
| Density | 1,286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,951 |
| Median home value | $325,037 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 140 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 289 | +107% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 255 | -12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 243 | -5% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 140 to 243. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08002
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08002?
Camden County has had 2,984 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,843 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08002?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08002 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08002?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08002?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 81 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08002 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08002?
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.