ZIP 08533 (New Egypt, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ocean 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ocean County compares with New Jersey
Ocean County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ocean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Ocean County has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ocean County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ocean County since 2015: 1,416 people were injured and 52 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% 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 08533 is SR-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-539 (2), CR-539 Pinehurst Rd (2) and SR-68 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (11% of them).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08533 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ocean County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Ocean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 5 |
| CR-539 | 2 |
| CR-539 Pinehurst Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Cassville Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 Lacey Rd | 1 |
| CR-640 Hawkin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ocean County) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 233 |
| Garden State Parkway | 188 |
| Nj 70 | 131 |
| SR-528 | 79 |
| Nj 72 | 65 |
| Nj 37 | 64 |
| SR-571 | 63 |
| SR-539 | 60 |
ZIP 08533 at a glance
| Population | 7,563 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,583 |
| Median home value | $480,988 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ocean 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 | 46 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 223 | +386% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 184 | -17% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 180 | -2% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 180. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 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 08533
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08533?
Ocean County has had 2,142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,416 people and killing 52.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08533?
NHTSA data shows SR-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08533 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08533?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Ocean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08533?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ocean County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08533 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ocean County has 27.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08533?
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.