ZIP 08085 (Swedesboro, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gloucester 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gloucester County compares with New Jersey
Gloucester County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gloucester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Gloucester County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 08085: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08085: 3.8 in 2016–19, 6.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gloucester County. They injured 1,368 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08085 is I-295, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-322 (7), I-95 (5) and US-13 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 59 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08085 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 8 |
| US-322 | 7 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gloucester County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 270 |
| US-322 | 218 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 193 |
| Nj 55 | 156 |
| Nj 42 | 82 |
| Gloucester County 620 | 54 |
| I-295 Secondary | 54 |
| Nj 47 | 53 |
ZIP 08085 at a glance
| Population | 22,340 |
| Density | 194 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,762 |
| Median home value | $386,965 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gloucester 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 | 70 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 184 | +163% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 168 | -9% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 195 | +16% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08085
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08085?
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gloucester County (1,368 injured, 61 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08085?
I-295 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08085 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08085?
November has the most truck crashes in Gloucester County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08085?
Garbage trucks were involved in 59 reported crashes in Gloucester County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08085 compared with New Jersey?
Gloucester County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08085?
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.