ZIP 08205 (Absecon, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atlantic 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
6.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Atlantic County compares with New Jersey
Atlantic County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atlantic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Atlantic County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 08205: US-40 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08205.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Atlantic County. They injured 758 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08205 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 444 Garden State Parkway (1), Ace-446 (1) and Brighton Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
49 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.4, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08205 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atlantic County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Atlantic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
| 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| Brighton Ave | 1 |
| Bus-444 Garden State Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-563 Tilton Rd | 1 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| South Carolina Ave | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atlantic County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 92 |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 87 |
| US-40 | 78 |
| Garden State Parkway | 62 |
| Nj 54 | 44 |
| US-9 | 27 |
| SR-561 | 26 |
| US-322 | 25 |
ZIP 08205 at a glance
| Population | 28,877 |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,370 |
| Median home value | $290,385 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atlantic 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 147 | +196% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 104 | -29% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 86 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08205
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08205?
1,076 truck crashes have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 758 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08205?
US-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08205 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08205?
June has the most truck crashes in Atlantic County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08205?
49 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atlantic County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08205 compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Atlantic County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08205?
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.