ZIP 08021 (Clementon, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08021: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 08021: 2.2× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08021 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (7.0 vs 3.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 1,843 people and killed 59.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08021 happened on SR-42 (5), US-30 (5), SR-168 (4), I-295 (3) and CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 81 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08021 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 5 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 2 |
| I-676 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-322 | 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 08021 at a glance
| Population | 49,305 |
| Density | 1,468 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,044 |
| Median home value | $216,788 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 08021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08021?
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (1,843 injured, 59 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08021?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08021?
81 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08021 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08021?
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.