ZIP 08055 (Medford, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08055: 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 has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 08055 at a glance: I-295 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08055.
Overview
Burlington County has recorded 3,210 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,075 people injured and 89 killed.
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%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-295 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08055 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-206 (3), 700-Nj Turnpike (2) and CR-686 Hartford Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08055 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, 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.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 5 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-561 | 1 |
| Hawkin Rd | 1 |
| Meridian Lane | 1 |
| New Jersey Turnpike N | 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 08055 at a glance
| Population | 29,109 |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $155,710 |
| Median home value | $497,330 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 152 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 253. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08055
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08055?
Burlington County has had 3,210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,075 people and killing 89.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08055?
I-295 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08055 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08055?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Burlington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08055?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Burlington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08055 compare with New Jersey?
Burlington County records 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08055?
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.