ZIP 08343 (Monroeville, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08343: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Salem 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
10 of 769 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Salem County compares with New Jersey
Salem County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Salem County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Salem County sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Salem County at a glance: 4.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Salem County has recorded 769 truck crashes since 2015, with 470 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08343 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-655 Fries Mill Rd (3), SR-55 (3) and SR-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 08343 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Salem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| CR-655 Fries Mill Rd | 3 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| 700-New Jersey Turnpike | 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 (Salem County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 125 |
| US-40 | 123 |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 110 |
| Nj 77 | 52 |
| I-295 Secondary | 35 |
| Nj 49 | 27 |
| Us 40 (Harding Highway) | 17 |
| SR-540 | 16 |
ZIP 08343 at a glance
| Population | 4,729 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,842 |
| Median home value | $342,030 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Salem 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +135% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 61 | -9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 65 | +7% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08343
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08343?
Salem County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 470 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08343?
US-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08343 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08343?
October has the most truck crashes in Salem County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08343?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Salem County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08343 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Salem County has 101.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08343?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.