ZIP 08054 (Mount Laurel, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08054: 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 |
Burlington County sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 08054: US-130 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08054.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burlington County. They injured 2,075 people and killed 89.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08054 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-295 (7), I-95 (6) and 700-Nj Turnpike (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08054 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-130, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Burlington County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 | 7 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 3 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-561 | 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 08054 at a glance
| Population | 46,026 |
| Density | 818 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,802 |
| Median home value | $358,435 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 152 to 253. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 08054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08054?
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 08054?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08054 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08054?
Truck crashes in Burlington County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Burlington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 08054 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burlington County has 57.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08054?
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.