Lawrence Township, Mercer County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence Township, Mercer County: 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
13 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence Township, Mercer County compares with New Jersey
Lawrence Township, 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 Lawrence Township, Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence Township, Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Lawrence Township, Mercer County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lawrence Township, Mercer County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Lawrence Township, Mercer County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 131 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% 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 Lawrence since 2015: I-95 (6), US-1 (6), US-130 (3), I-195 (2) and I-295 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Lawrence Township, Mercer County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lawrence Township, Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 Sullivan Way | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence Township, Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 67 |
| I-295 | 53 |
| US-206 | 22 |
| Us 1 Business | 17 |
| I-95 Mercer County | 11 |
| SR-546 | 8 |
| SR-583 | 7 |
| SR-533 | 6 |
Lawrence Township, Mercer County at a glance
| Population | 32,388 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,491 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08648) | $125,514 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08648) | $427,870 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence Township, 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 | 6 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +330% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | -35% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 17. 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 Lawrence Township, Mercer County
How many truck accidents are there in Lawrence Township, Mercer County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence Township, Mercer County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 131 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Mercer County?
The worst month is April: 10.4% of truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawrence Township, Mercer County?
Since 2015, Lawrence Township, Mercer County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Lawrence Township, Mercer County compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lawrence Township, Mercer County?
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.