Clinton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: 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
3 of 376 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton compares with New Jersey
Clinton against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,175.0 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 20.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clinton sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clinton: 1 in 120 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 376 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton since 2015: 208 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015: I-78 (5), SR-31 (5), CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1), CR-579 (1) and US-202 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% 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
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 Clinton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-31 | 5 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 245 |
| I-78 Secondary | 41 |
| Nj 31 | 39 |
| US-22 | 12 |
| Nj 173 | 7 |
| Hunterdon County 626 | 4 |
| Hunterdon County 639 | 3 |
| Nj 31 Secondary | 3 |
Clinton at a glance
| Population | 2,793 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,075 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08809) | $131,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08809) | $419,162 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 34 | +223% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | -15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 31 | +7% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How common are truck crashes in Clinton?
Since 2015, 376 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton (208 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Clinton?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Clinton happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clinton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Clinton since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Clinton compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 1,175.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clinton?
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.