East Amwell, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Amwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Amwell and Hunterdon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hunterdon County numbers.
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 |
Hunterdon County has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
East Amwell at a glance: SR-31 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of East Amwell.
Overview
Police reported 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunterdon County since 2015: 977 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 52 truck crashes were reported in East Amwell since 2015; patterns below come from Hunterdon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of East Amwell with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-29 (1), SR-32 (1) and US-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Amwell fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hunterdon County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.6% 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 Hunterdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-206 | 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 |
East Amwell at a glance
| Population | 3,948 |
| Land area | 28.5 sq mi |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08551) | $162,617 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08551) | $590,333 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 74 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Amwell
How common are truck crashes in East Amwell?
1,820 truck crashes have been reported in Hunterdon County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 977 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East Amwell?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Amwell since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Amwell?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunterdon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Amwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Hunterdon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does East Amwell 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Amwell?
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.