Allentown, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allentown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allentown and Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mercer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with New Jersey
Mercer County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Mercer County sits below New Jersey on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Allentown: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Allentown: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 1,446 people were injured and 51 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Allentown since 2015, this page uses Mercer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Allentown with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-130 (4), I-195 (3) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
93 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Allentown fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| CR-539 | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 348 |
| US-1 | 281 |
| I-295 | 149 |
| I-195 | 130 |
| US-130 | 106 |
| Nj 31 | 102 |
| Nj 29 | 71 |
| US-206 | 70 |
Allentown at a glance
| Population | 1,731 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,904 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08691) | $132,520 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08691) | $545,548 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 127 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 302 | +137% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 241 | -20% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 201 | -16% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 127 to 201. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allentown
How many truck crashes happen in Allentown?
2,481 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 1,446 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Allentown?
I-95 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Allentown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allentown?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allentown?
93 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Allentown compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Mercer County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allentown?
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.