Old Bridge, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Old Bridge: 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
17 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Old Bridge compares with New Jersey
Old Bridge against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Old Bridge stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Old Bridge | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Old Bridge is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
The headline for Old Bridge: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Old Bridge: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Old Bridge since 2015: 343 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Old Bridge with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-9 (10), US-130 (4) and SR-440 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Old Bridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Old Bridge
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-9 | 10 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-537 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Old Bridge) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 218 |
| Nj 18 | 45 |
| Nj 35 | 26 |
| Us 9 Secondary (Joann H Smith Memorial Highway) | 25 |
| Nj 34 | 24 |
| Us 9 (Joann H Smith Memorial Highway) | 15 |
| SR-516 | 15 |
| Us 9 Secondary | 11 |
Old Bridge at a glance
| Population | 70,506 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 8,957 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08857) | $109,312 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08857) | $486,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Old Bridge 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 | 16 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +176% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 43 | +3% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 Old Bridge
How many truck accidents are there in Old Bridge?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Old Bridge (343 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Old Bridge?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Old Bridge: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Old Bridge?
Truck crashes in Old Bridge peak in April, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Old Bridge?
Since 2015, Old Bridge has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Old Bridge compared with New Jersey?
Old Bridge records 59.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Old Bridge?
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.