East Windsor, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Windsor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Windsor compares with New Jersey
East Windsor against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Windsor stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Windsor | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
East Windsor 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 Windsor at a glance: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 271 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Windsor since 2015: 160 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of East Windsor with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (7), US-130 (4) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for East Windsor.
Route planning tips for East Windsor fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 East Windsor
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Windsor) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 94 |
| US-130 | 46 |
| I-95 Secondary | 32 |
| Nj 33 | 27 |
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-571 | 8 |
| Us 130 Secondary | 7 |
| SR-535 | 5 |
East Windsor at a glance
| Population | 30,436 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,955 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08520) | $118,010 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08520) | $376,775 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Windsor 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 | 7 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 32 | +377% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | -12% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -15% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Windsor
How many truck crashes happen in East Windsor?
271 truck crashes have been reported in East Windsor since 2015, with 13 deaths and 160 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Windsor?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Windsor: 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Windsor?
October has the most truck crashes in East Windsor, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Windsor?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in East Windsor since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does East Windsor compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
East Windsor records 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Windsor?
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.