ZIP 08340 (Milmay, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08340: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Cumberland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cumberland County: 3.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 510 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (1), CR-633 North Avenue (1) and CR-671 Union Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08340 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-55 | 3 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-633 North Avenue | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| South West Blvd | 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 08340 at a glance
| Population | 725 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,750 |
| Median home value | $275,567 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 08340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08340?
692 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 510 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08340?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08340 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08340?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08340?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08340 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 08340?
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.