Perth Amboy, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perth Amboy: 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
8 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perth Amboy compares with New Jersey
Perth Amboy against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perth Amboy stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perth Amboy | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Perth Amboy sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Perth Amboy: I-95 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Perth Amboy.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perth Amboy. They injured 118 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come US-9 (9), US-1 (7) and SR-440 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Perth Amboy fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Perth Amboy
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-9 | 9 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 New Durham Rd | 1 |
| CR-514 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perth Amboy) |
|---|---|
| Nj 440 | 40 |
| Nj 35 | 22 |
| Middlesex County 656 | 10 |
| Middlesex County 653 | 10 |
| Middlesex County 611 | 10 |
| Nj 35 (Convery Boulevard) | 6 |
| Nj 440 (Edward J Patten Memorial Highway) | 6 |
| Fayette St | 5 |
Perth Amboy at a glance
| Population | 56,939 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 12,213 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perth Amboy 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 | 5 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +291% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +7% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -30% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 15. 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 Perth Amboy
How many truck accidents are there in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perth Amboy?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perth Amboy since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perth Amboy?
October has the most truck crashes in Perth Amboy, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perth Amboy?
Since 2015, Perth Amboy has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Perth Amboy compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Perth Amboy records 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perth Amboy?
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.