ZIP 08327 (Leesburg, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with New Jersey
Cumberland County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cumberland County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 3.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 692 truck crashes since 2015, with 510 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08327 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-47 (2), SR-55 (2), CR-633 North Avenue (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-633 North Avenue | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Nj 47 | 73 |
| Nj 55 | 69 |
| Nj 77 | 45 |
| SR-555 | 36 |
| Nj 49 | 34 |
| Nj 56 | 28 |
| SR-552 | 27 |
| Cumberland County 674 | 24 |
ZIP 08327 at a glance
| Population | 3,408 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,528 |
| Median home value | $212,388 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 36 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +138% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 62 | -28% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 57 | -8% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08327?
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (510 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08327?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in September, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08327?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08327 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08327?
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.