ZIP 08310 (Buena, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08310: 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 has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 08310: CR-615 West Blvd most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08310: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Atlantic County has recorded 1,076 truck crashes since 2015, with 758 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
CR-615 West Blvd leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08310 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 8th St (1), CR-538 Malaga Rd (1) and CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 49 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (20%).
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08310 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-615 West Blvd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Atlantic County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Atlantic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| 8th St | 1 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 South Egg Harbor Rd | 1 |
| CR-561 Veterns Way | 1 |
| CR-639 Willow Grove Rd | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| CR-674 W Garden Rd | 1 |
| CR-681 West Oak Rd | 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 08310 at a glance
| Population | 968 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,442 |
| Median home value | $134,535 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 08310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08310?
Atlantic County has had 1,076 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 758 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08310?
Since 2015, CR-615 West Blvd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08310: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08310?
The worst month is June: 10.1% of truck crashes in Atlantic County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08310?
Garbage trucks were involved in 49 reported crashes in Atlantic County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08310 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atlantic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08310?
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.