Hamilton Square, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Square: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton Square 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Mercer County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hamilton Square: I-95 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hamilton Square.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 1,446 people and killed 51.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamilton Square since 2015, this page uses Mercer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Hamilton Square with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (4), US-130 (4) and I-195 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
93 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hamilton Square fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 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 |
Hamilton Square at a glance
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08690) | $127,339 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08690) | $382,803 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 127 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 201. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton Square
How common are truck crashes in Hamilton Square?
Since 2015, 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (1,446 injured, 51 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hamilton Square?
I-95 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hamilton Square since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton Square?
October has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamilton Square?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 93 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamilton Square 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 Hamilton Square?
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.