Kingwood, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kingwood 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 |
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.
Hunterdon County at a glance: 4.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Hunterdon County has recorded 1,820 truck crashes since 2015, with 977 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Kingwood since 2015; patterns below come from Hunterdon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kingwood since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1), CR-519 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd (1), CR-579 (1), SR-0611 (1) and SR-611 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Kingwood fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hunterdon County.
- 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hunterdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-519 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 | 1 |
| SR-0611 | 1 |
| SR-611 | 1 |
| Strocks Grove Rd | 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 |
Kingwood at a glance
| Population | 3,863 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08825) | $101,774 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08825) | $451,335 |
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 places
Questions fleets ask about Kingwood
How many truck accidents are there in Kingwood?
Hunterdon County has had 1,820 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 977 people and killing 33.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kingwood?
Truck crashes in Hunterdon County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kingwood?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kingwood compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Hunterdon County has 118.9 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kingwood?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.