Trenton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trenton: 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
8 of 369 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trenton compares with New Jersey
Trenton against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trenton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trenton | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.4 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 91% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Trenton sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Trenton: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Trenton has recorded 369 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Trenton is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-130 (4), I-295 (3) and I-195 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Trenton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Trenton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-579 Sullivan Way | 1 |
| Elmer St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trenton) |
|---|---|
| Nj 129 | 50 |
| US-1 | 50 |
| Nj 29 | 28 |
| Mercer County 622 | 22 |
| US-206 | 9 |
| Mercer County 653 | 8 |
| Nj 31 | 7 |
| Mercer County 635 | 7 |
Trenton at a glance
| Population | 91,193 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 11,990 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trenton 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 | 8 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +300% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | -12% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +25% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 34. 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 Trenton
How many truck crashes happen in Trenton?
369 truck crashes have been reported in Trenton since 2015, with 6 deaths and 188 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Trenton?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Trenton?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Trenton happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trenton?
Since 2015, Trenton has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Trenton compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Trenton has 34.4 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Trenton?
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.