ZIP 08077 (Riverton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08077: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Burlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 08077: US-130 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08077: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Burlington County has recorded 3,210 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,075 people injured and 89 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-130 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08077 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (9), I-295 (7) and I-676 (5).
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 08077 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-130; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 12 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-686 Hartford Rd | 2 |
| I-276 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| 11th St | 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 08077 at a glance
| Population | 20,613 |
| Density | 982 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,271 |
| Median home value | $384,978 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 08077
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08077?
Since 2015, 3,210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burlington County (2,075 injured, 89 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08077?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08077 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08077?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Burlington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08077?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burlington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08077 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 08077?
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.