Carteret, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carteret: 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
4 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carteret compares with New Jersey
Carteret against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carteret stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carteret | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Carteret sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Carteret: 1 in 77 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carteret. They injured 165 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come I-78 (8), US-1 (8) and SR-440 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Carteret fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carteret.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Carteret
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Ave C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carteret) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 137 |
| Middlesex County 602 Ii | 32 |
| I-95 | 19 |
| Industrial Rd | 18 |
| I-95 Secondary | 15 |
| Middlesex Ave | 11 |
| Federal Ave / Omar Ave | 10 |
| Minue St | 10 |
Carteret at a glance
| Population | 26,003 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5,922 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07008) | $97,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07008) | $405,783 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carteret 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 | 11 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +195% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | -25% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 28 | +11% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carteret
How many truck crashes happen in Carteret?
333 truck crashes have been reported in Carteret since 2015, with 8 deaths and 165 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carteret?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carteret: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carteret?
Truck crashes in Carteret peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carteret?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carteret since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carteret compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Carteret has 107.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carteret?
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.