ZIP 08045 (Lawnside, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08045: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 08045: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08045: 5.2 in 2016–19, 9.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 2,984 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,843 people injured and 59 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08045 is US-130, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-295 (6), I-95 (6) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 81 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08045 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Look at alternatives to US-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| 11th St | 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 08045 at a glance
| Population | 3,200 |
| Density | 886 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,607 |
| Median home value | $242,486 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 140 a year in the 1990s and 243 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08045?
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (1,843 injured, 59 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08045?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08045 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08045?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08045?
81 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08045 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
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 08045?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.