ZIP 08722 (Beachwood, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08722: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Ocean County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (140 since 2015), vs 3.6% across 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08722 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 444-Garden State Parkway (2), Gsp-444 (2) and SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ocean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 3 |
| 444-Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| Gsp-444 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-527 Lakehurst Rd | 1 |
| CR-539 Whiting Rd | 1 |
| CR-547 | 1 |
| CR-549 Brick Blvd | 1 |
| CR-571 | 1 |
| CR-571 Ridgeway 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 08722 at a glance
| Population | 11,088 |
| Density | 1,549 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,858 |
| Median home value | $351,185 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08722?
Since 2015, 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ocean County (1,416 injured, 52 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08722?
SR-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08722 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08722?
Truck crashes in Ocean County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08722?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ocean County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08722 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Ocean County records 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08722?
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.