ZIP 08067 (Pedricktown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08067: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Salem 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
10 of 769 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Salem County compares with New Jersey
Salem County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Salem County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Salem County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Salem County at a glance: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Salem County. They injured 470 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% 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 08067 is I-295, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-322 (6), I-495 (5) and I-95 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08067 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Salem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 8 |
| US-322 | 6 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Salem County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 125 |
| US-40 | 123 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 110 |
| Nj 77 | 52 |
| I-295 Secondary | 35 |
| Nj 49 | 27 |
| Us 40 (Harding Highway) | 17 |
| SR-540 | 16 |
ZIP 08067 at a glance
| Population | 1,711 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,912 |
| Median home value | $328,653 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Salem 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +135% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 61 | -9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 65 | +7% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08067
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08067?
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Salem County (470 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08067?
I-295 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08067 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08067?
Truck crashes in Salem County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08067?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Salem County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08067 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 101.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Salem County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08067?
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.