ZIP 08083 (Somerdale, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08083: 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 sits below New Jersey on 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 08083: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08083: 4.5 in 2016–19, 7.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 2,984 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,843 people injured and 59 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08083 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-295 (6), I-95 (6), I-676 (5), SR-42 (5) and SR-168 (4).
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%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08083 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 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 08083 at a glance
| Population | 9,606 |
| Density | 1,480 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,653 |
| Median home value | $272,608 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 08083
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08083?
2,984 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,843 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08083?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08083?
81 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08083 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08083?
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.