Readington, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Readington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Readington 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.
Readington at a glance: US-22 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Readington since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County. They injured 977 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 192 truck crashes reported in Readington since 2015, this page uses Hunterdon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Readington is US-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-287 (3), I-78 (2) and Brown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Readington fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 4 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 |
Readington at a glance
| Population | 16,371 |
| Land area | 47.6 sq mi |
| Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08889) | $157,781 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08889) | $545,556 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Readington
How common are truck crashes in Readington?
Hunterdon County has had 1,820 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 977 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Readington?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Readington: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Readington?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunterdon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Readington?
Since 2015, Hunterdon County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Readington compared with New Jersey?
Hunterdon County records 118.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Readington?
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.