ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08735: 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 sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ocean County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (140 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ocean County. They injured 1,416 people and killed 52.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 08735 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 444-Garden State Parkway (2), Gsp-444 (2) and CR-527 Lakehurst Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 3.6% in 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 08735 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.
- 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 |
| CR-527 Lakehurst Rd | 1 |
| CR-549 Brick Blvd | 1 |
| CR-571 | 1 |
| CR-571 Ridgeway Rd | 1 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 1 |
| Gsp-444(Garden State Parkway) | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 08735 at a glance
| Population | 3,451 |
| Density | 768 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,974 |
| Median home value | $869,636 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 08735
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08735?
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 08735?
NHTSA data shows SR-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08735 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08735?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Ocean County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08735?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Ocean County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 08735 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 08735?
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.