ZIP 08068 (Pemberton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08068: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 08068 at a glance: US-206 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08068: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burlington County. They injured 2,075 people and killed 89.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-206 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-70 (3), SR-72 (3) and I-295 (2).
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 08068 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-206, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Burlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
| Hawkin Rd | 1 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 08068 at a glance
| Population | 6,613 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,194 |
| Median home value | $281,466 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 152 a year in the 1990s and 253 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 08068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08068?
3,210 truck crashes have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 2,075 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08068?
US-206 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08068 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08068?
October has the most truck crashes in Burlington County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08068?
Since 2015, Burlington County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08068 compared with New Jersey?
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 08068?
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.