ZIP 08004 (Atco, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08004: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Camden County is lower on 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.
ZIP 08004 at a glance: US-30 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08004 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 1,843 people were injured and 59 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
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-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-206 (2), US-322 (2) and Ace-446 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 81 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08004 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| CR-534 Blackwood Clementon Rd | 1 |
| CR-536 Spur Sickerville Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 South Egg Harbor Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 Veterns Way | 1 |
| CR-659 E Malaga Rd | 1 |
| Hawkin Rd | 1 |
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 08004 at a glance
| Population | 11,429 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,738 |
| Median home value | $269,648 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08004
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08004?
2,984 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,843 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08004?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08004 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08004?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08004?
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 08004 compared with New Jersey?
Camden County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08004?
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.