Renaissance at Monroe, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Renaissance at Monroe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Renaissance at Monroe 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Renaissance at Monroe at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Renaissance at Monroe: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 1,446 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Renaissance at Monroe 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Renaissance at Monroe with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (4), SR-33 (3) and US-130 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 93 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Renaissance at Monroe fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-526 W Commodore Blvd | 1 |
| CR-527 Siloam Rd | 1 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Cassville 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 |
Renaissance at Monroe at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 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 Renaissance at Monroe
How many truck crashes happen in Renaissance at Monroe?
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 Renaissance at Monroe?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Renaissance at Monroe since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Renaissance at Monroe?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Renaissance at Monroe?
93 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Renaissance at Monroe compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Renaissance at Monroe?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.