ZIP 08361 (Vineland, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08361: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 3.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08361 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-615 West Blvd (2), SR-47 (2), SR-55 (2), SR-56 (2) and CR-552 Mays Landing Rd (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 08361 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-615 West Blvd | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| CR-552 Mays Landing Rd | 1 |
| CR-639 Willow Grove Rd | 1 |
| CR-671 Union Rd | 1 |
| CR-674 W Garden Rd | 1 |
| CR-681 West Oak Rd | 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 08361 at a glance
| Population | 18,206 |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,050 |
| Median home value | $287,161 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 08361
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08361?
Since 2015, 692 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (510 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08361?
September has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08361?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08361 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Cumberland County records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08361?
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.