ZIP 08102 (Camden, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08102: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 08102: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08102 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 1,843 people were injured and 59 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08102 is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-130 (8), I-76 (6) and I-295 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 81 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08102 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-95 | 10 |
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-295 | 5 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 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 08102 at a glance
| Population | 8,292 |
| Density | 3,209 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,852 |
| Median home value | $92,770 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 140 a year in the 1990s and 243 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08102?
2,984 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,843 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08102?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08102 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08102?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08102?
81 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08102 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Camden County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08102?
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.