ZIP 08724 (Brick, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08724: 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.
Ocean County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.6% for New Jersey.
Overview
Ocean County has recorded 2,142 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,416 people injured and 52 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
SR-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08724 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 444-Garden State Parkway (2), Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway (2) and SR-33 (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 08724 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ocean County.
- 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.
- 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 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 Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| 7th Street | 1 |
| CR-18I | 1 |
| CR-549 Brick Blvd | 1 |
| CR-549 Herbertsville Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 | 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 08724 at a glance
| Population | 42,345 |
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,127 |
| Median home value | $409,697 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 180 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 08724
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 08724?
2,142 truck crashes have been reported in Ocean County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 1,416 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08724?
Since 2015, SR-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08724: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08724?
Truck crashes in Ocean County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08724?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ocean County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08724 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08724?
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.