Jamesburg, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamesburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamesburg and Middlesex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Middlesex County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with New Jersey
Middlesex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Middlesex County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Jamesburg: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jamesburg: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Middlesex County has recorded 9,132 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,085 people injured and 119 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Jamesburg had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Middlesex County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Jamesburg with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (7), US-130 (6) and US-9 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 210 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (10%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jamesburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,496 |
| US-1 | 852 |
| US-9 | 578 |
| I-287 | 477 |
| Nj 18 | 355 |
| I-95 | 313 |
| I-95 Secondary | 305 |
| US-130 | 251 |
Jamesburg at a glance
| Population | 5,869 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6,654 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08831) | $109,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08831) | $521,028 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | 253 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 895 | +254% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 747 | -17% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 745 | -0% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 253 to 745. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Jamesburg
How common are truck crashes in Jamesburg?
Middlesex County has had 9,132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,085 people and killing 119.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jamesburg?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jamesburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jamesburg?
October has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jamesburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 210 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jamesburg compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Middlesex County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jamesburg?
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.