North Brunswick, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Brunswick: 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
13 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Brunswick compares with New Jersey
North Brunswick against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Brunswick stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Brunswick | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.0 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
North Brunswick has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
North Brunswick at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Brunswick: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 464 crashes involving commercial trucks in North Brunswick since 2015: 268 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.7% 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 (11). After it: US-1 (8), US-9 (5) and I-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for North Brunswick 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.
- 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 North Brunswick
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 2 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 New Durham Rd | 1 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Brunswick) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 181 |
| US-130 | 86 |
| Us 1 Secondary (Herbert Highway) | 21 |
| Nj 91 | 21 |
| Nj 26 | 19 |
| Us 1 (Herbert Highway) | 17 |
| Us 130 Secondary | 16 |
| Middlesex County 608 | 14 |
North Brunswick at a glance
| Population | 45,323 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,767 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08902) | $121,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08902) | $433,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North Brunswick 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 | 12 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 37 | +221% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | -1% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +12% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Brunswick
How many truck accidents are there in North Brunswick?
464 truck crashes have been reported in North Brunswick since 2015, with 6 deaths and 268 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Brunswick?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Brunswick since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Brunswick?
Truck crashes in North Brunswick peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Brunswick?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in North Brunswick since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does North Brunswick compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 86.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in North Brunswick, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Brunswick?
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.