ZIP 08312 (Clayton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gloucester 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gloucester County compares with New Jersey
Gloucester County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gloucester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Gloucester County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Gloucester County: 2.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gloucester County since 2015: 1,368 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-322 (4), CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (3) and SR-42 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08312 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; 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
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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 5 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 3 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| CR-536 Spur Sickerville Rd | 1 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gloucester County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 270 |
| US-322 | 218 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 193 |
| Nj 55 | 156 |
| Nj 42 | 82 |
| Gloucester County 620 | 54 |
| I-295 Secondary | 54 |
| Nj 47 | 53 |
ZIP 08312 at a glance
| Population | 8,556 |
| Density | 600 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,294 |
| Median home value | $253,389 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gloucester 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 | 70 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 184 | +163% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 168 | -9% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 195 | +16% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 70 to 195. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08312
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08312?
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gloucester County (1,368 injured, 61 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08312?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08312: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08312?
Truck crashes in Gloucester County peak in November, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08312?
59 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08312 compare with New Jersey?
Gloucester County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08312?
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.