ZIP 08059 (Mount Ephraim, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08059: 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 08059: I-95 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08059 since 2015.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
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 08059 is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-295 (6), I-76 (6) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 81 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.6% in 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 08059 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 5 |
| US-130 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 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 08059 at a glance
| Population | 5,805 |
| Density | 1,824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,375 |
| Median home value | $251,390 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 140 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 243. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 08059
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08059?
Camden County has had 2,984 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,843 people and killing 59.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08059?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08059: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08059?
October has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08059?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 81 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08059 compared with New Jersey?
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 08059?
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.