ZIP 08098 (Woodstown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08098: 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 |
Salem County has lower values than New Jersey for 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.
What stands out in Salem County: 4.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Salem County. They injured 470 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08098 is I-295, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-40 (4), SR-77 (3) and US-322 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08098 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 1 |
| CR-540 | 1 |
| CR-603 Alloway-Woodstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-611 Shirley Rd | 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 08098 at a glance
| Population | 9,680 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,913 |
| Median home value | $326,322 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08098
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08098?
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Salem County (470 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08098?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08098 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08098?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Salem County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08098?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Salem County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08098 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Salem County has 101.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08098?
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.