ZIP 08827 (Hampton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hunterdon 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hunterdon County compares with New Jersey
Hunterdon County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunterdon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Hunterdon County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 08827 at a glance: I-78 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08827.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County. They injured 977 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08827 is I-78, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-31 (6), CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1) and CR-519 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08827 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hunterdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 6 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-519 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunterdon County) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 860 |
| Nj 31 | 170 |
| US-202 | 147 |
| I-78 Secondary | 136 |
| US-22 | 67 |
| Nj 173 | 49 |
| SR-579 | 34 |
| SR-523 | 23 |
ZIP 08827 at a glance
| Population | 4,346 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,625 |
| Median home value | $441,832 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunterdon 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 | 74 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 153 | +107% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 149 | -3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 143 | -4% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 74 a year in the 1990s and 143 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08827?
Since 2015, 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hunterdon County (977 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08827?
I-78 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08827 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08827?
Truck crashes in Hunterdon County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08827?
Since 2015, Hunterdon County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08827 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Hunterdon County records 118.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08827?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.