Cranbury, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cranbury: 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
2 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cranbury compares with New Jersey
Cranbury against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cranbury stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cranbury | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 597.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 10.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Cranbury sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cranbury at a glance: 8.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Cranbury has recorded 305 truck crashes since 2015, with 258 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-1 (8), US-130 (6) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Cranbury fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cranbury.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cranbury
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| Corn Rd | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cranbury) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 129 |
| US-130 | 55 |
| I-95 Secondary | 23 |
| SR-535 | 15 |
| I-95 | 14 |
| Middlesex County 614 | 7 |
| Middlesex County 615 | 7 |
| I-95 Express | 5 |
Cranbury at a glance
| Population | 4,170 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08512) | $118,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08512) | $681,168 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cranbury 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 | 22 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +55% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | -3% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | -31% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cranbury
How many truck crashes happen in Cranbury?
Since 2015, 305 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cranbury (258 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cranbury?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cranbury since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cranbury?
March has the most truck crashes in Cranbury, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cranbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cranbury since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cranbury compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 597.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cranbury, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cranbury?
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.