ZIP 08108 (Collingswood, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08108: 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 has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 08108: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08108 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08108 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-130 (8), I-295 (6) and I-76 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
81 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
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 08108 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-295 | 6 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 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 08108 at a glance
| Population | 18,654 |
| Density | 2,676 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,151 |
| Median home value | $394,162 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 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 08108
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08108?
Since 2015, 2,984 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (1,843 injured, 59 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08108?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08108 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08108?
October has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08108?
Garbage trucks were involved in 81 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 08108 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08108?
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.