Ewing, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ewing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ewing 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Mercer County at a glance: March more garbage-truck crashes happen in March than in any other month (14%).
Overview
Police reported 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 1,446 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 129 truck crashes were reported in Ewing since 2015; patterns below come from Mercer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ewing since 2015: I-195 (2), I-295 (2), SR-129 (2), SR-29 (2) and US-1 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 93 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ewing fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-195 | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-130 | 2 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 Sullivan Way | 1 |
| Elmer St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
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 |
Ewing at a glance
| Population | 35,858 |
| Land area | 15.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,358 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08618) | $50,390 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08618) | $227,861 |
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 Ewing
How many truck crashes happen in Ewing?
2,481 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 1,446 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ewing?
October has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ewing?
93 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ewing compare with New Jersey?
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 Ewing?
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.