ZIP 08328 (Malaga, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08328: 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 |
Gloucester County has lower values than New Jersey for 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gloucester County. They injured 1,368 people and killed 61.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-77 (3), US-322 (3) and CR-615 West Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 59 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08328 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 August 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
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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 5 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| CR-536 Spur Sickerville Rd | 1 |
| CR-538 Malaga Rd | 1 |
| CR-553 Centerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-555 | 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 08328 at a glance
| Population | 1,476 |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,583 |
| Median home value | $261,125 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08328?
2,244 truck crashes have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 1,368 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08328?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08328 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08328?
November has the most truck crashes in Gloucester County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08328?
59 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08328 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gloucester County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08328?
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.