Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Middlesex County: 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
9 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe Township, Middlesex County compares with New Jersey
Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township, Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe Township, Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Monroe Township, Middlesex County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monroe Township, Middlesex County: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Monroe.
Overview
Since 2015, 283 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe Township, Middlesex County. They injured 140 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Monroe is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (7), US-130 (6) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Middlesex County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe Township, Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-9 | 3 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-527 Siloam Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe Township, Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 74 |
| Middlesex County 619 | 27 |
| Middlesex County 614 | 17 |
| Middlesex County 612 | 16 |
| SR-535 | 16 |
| Nj 33 | 15 |
| I-95 Secondary | 11 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
Monroe Township, Middlesex County at a glance
| Population | 50,157 |
| Land area | 41.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,196 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 Monroe Township, 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 | 8 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +353% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -26% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | -15% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 22. 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 Monroe Township, Middlesex County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Middlesex County?
Monroe Township, Middlesex County has had 283 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe Township, Middlesex County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Middlesex County?
September has the most truck crashes in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Middlesex County?
Since 2015, Monroe Township, Middlesex County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Middlesex County compare with New Jersey?
Monroe Township, Middlesex County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe Township, Middlesex County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.