Bordentown Township, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bordentown Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 299 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bordentown Township compares with New Jersey
Bordentown Township against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bordentown Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bordentown Township | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.8 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Bordentown Township is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bordentown Township: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Bordentown Township has recorded 299 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Bordentown with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-130 (7), I-295 (4) and I-195 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Bordentown Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bordentown Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-130 | 7 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 Sullivan Way | 1 |
| CR-628 Jacksonville Mt Holly | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bordentown Township) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 100 |
| US-130 | 42 |
| US-206 | 41 |
| I-295 | 34 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 15 |
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-95 Secondary | 11 |
| Connector Rd ** | 5 |
Bordentown Township at a glance
| Population | 12,732 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08505) | $112,845 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08505) | $362,794 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bordentown Township 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 | 17 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +97% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | -16% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | -10% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bordentown Township
How many truck crashes happen in Bordentown Township?
Since 2015, 299 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bordentown Township (177 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bordentown Township?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bordentown: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bordentown Township?
Truck crashes in Bordentown Township peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bordentown Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bordentown Township since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bordentown Township compare with New Jersey?
Bordentown Township records 197.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bordentown Township?
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.