ZIP 08210 (Cape May Court House, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cape May 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
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cape May County compares with New Jersey
Cape May County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cape May County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 11.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Cape May County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cape May County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.7%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 379 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cape May County. They injured 215 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08210 is SR-47, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Dune Drive (1), Highs Beach Rd (1) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 14.3 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08210 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cape May County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cape May County.
- 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 Cape May County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Dune Drive | 1 |
| Highs Beach Rd | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cape May County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 58 |
| Garden State Parkway | 42 |
| Nj 47 | 37 |
| Nj 47 (Delsea Drive) | 12 |
| SR-550 | 9 |
| Cape May County 657 | 9 |
| Cape May County 623 | 9 |
| Cape May County 619 | 8 |
ZIP 08210 at a glance
| Population | 17,143 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,013 |
| Median home value | $368,463 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cape May 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 46 | +191% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 30 | -22% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08210
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08210?
Since 2015, 379 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cape May County (215 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08210?
SR-47 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08210 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08210?
Truck crashes in Cape May County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08210?
Since 2015, Cape May County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08210 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cape May County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08210?
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.