ZIP 08006 (Barnegat Light, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ocean 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ocean County compares with New Jersey
Ocean County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ocean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Ocean County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ocean County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ocean County since 2015: 1,416 people were injured and 52 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08006 happened on SR-72 (2), CR-607 Long Beach Blvd (1) and US-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08006 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ocean County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ocean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-607 Long Beach Blvd | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ocean County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 233 |
| Garden State Parkway | 188 |
| Nj 70 | 131 |
| SR-528 | 79 |
| Nj 72 | 65 |
| Nj 37 | 64 |
| SR-571 | 63 |
| SR-539 | 60 |
ZIP 08006 at a glance
| Population | 500 |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,417 |
| Median home value | $1,128,724 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ocean 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 | 46 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 223 | +386% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 184 | -17% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 180 | -2% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 180. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08006
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08006?
2,142 truck crashes have been reported in Ocean County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 1,416 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08006?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Ocean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08006?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Ocean County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08006 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Ocean County has 27.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08006?
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.