ZIP 08016 (Burlington, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burlington 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Burlington County compares with New Jersey
Burlington County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Burlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 08016 at a glance: US-130 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08016.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burlington County. They injured 2,075 people and killed 89.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08016 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-295 (8), I-95 (7) and I-276 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08016 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-130, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Burlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 11 |
| I-295 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burlington County) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 397 |
| I-295 | 361 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 324 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 236 |
| Nj 73 | 197 |
| US-206 | 168 |
| Nj 70 | 92 |
| Nj 38 | 73 |
ZIP 08016 at a glance
| Population | 34,920 |
| Density | 623 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,463 |
| Median home value | $338,586 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burlington 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 | 152 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 341 | +125% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 289 | -15% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 253 | -12% | 6.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 152 a year in the 1990s and 253 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08016?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08016?
US-130 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08016 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08016?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Burlington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08016 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burlington County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08016?
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.