ZIP 08401 (Atlantic City, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atlantic 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
6.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Atlantic County compares with New Jersey
Atlantic County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atlantic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Atlantic County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 08401: US-40 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08401 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Atlantic County. They injured 758 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08401 is US-40, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 444 Garden State Parkway (1), Ace-446 (1) and Bethel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 49 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is September, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08401 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Atlantic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
| 444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Ace-446 | 1 |
| Bethel Rd | 1 |
| Brighton Ave | 1 |
| Bus-444 Garden State Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-563 Tilton Rd | 1 |
| CR-615 Zion Rd | 1 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| South Carolina Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atlantic County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 92 |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 87 |
| US-40 | 78 |
| Garden State Parkway | 62 |
| Nj 54 | 44 |
| US-9 | 27 |
| SR-561 | 26 |
| US-322 | 25 |
ZIP 08401 at a glance
| Population | 38,925 |
| Density | 1,408 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,126 |
| Median home value | $207,572 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atlantic 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 147 | +196% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 104 | -29% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08401?
Since 2015, 1,076 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atlantic County (758 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08401?
US-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08401 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08401?
June has the most truck crashes in Atlantic County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08401?
Since 2015, Atlantic County has reported 49 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08401 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atlantic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08401?
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.