Flemington, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flemington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flemington 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.
Flemington at a glance: SR-31 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Flemington since 2015.
Overview
Hunterdon County has recorded 1,820 truck crashes since 2015, with 977 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 85 truck crashes were reported in Flemington 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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1), I-78 (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.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Flemington fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| I-78 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 |
Flemington at a glance
| Population | 4,905 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,554 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08822) | $137,788 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08822) | $536,831 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flemington
How many truck accidents are there in Flemington?
Hunterdon County has had 1,820 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 977 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Flemington?
Since 2015, SR-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Flemington: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Flemington?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Hunterdon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flemington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Hunterdon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Flemington compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 118.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hunterdon County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Flemington?
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.