ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08079: 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Salem County has recorded 769 truck crashes since 2015, with 470 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08079 happened on I-295 (2), I-95 (2), US-40 (2), 700 New Jersey Turnpike (1) and CR-540 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 08079 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem County.
- 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 Salem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-603 Alloway-Woodstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-635 Adline Daretown Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 08079 at a glance
| Population | 10,762 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,641 |
| Median home value | $196,457 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 08079
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08079?
Salem County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 470 people and killing 33.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08079?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Salem County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Salem County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08079 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 101.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Salem County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08079?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.