Princeton Meadows, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Princeton Meadows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Princeton Meadows 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Princeton Meadows: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Princeton Meadows: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 5,085 people were injured and 119 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Princeton Meadows since 2015, this page uses Middlesex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Princeton Meadows with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (9), US-130 (6) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 210 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (10% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Princeton Meadows fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 10 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| Corn Rd | 1 |
| I-295 | 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 |
Princeton Meadows at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08536) | $137,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08536) | $720,084 |
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 large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Princeton Meadows
How common are truck crashes in Princeton Meadows?
Middlesex County has had 9,132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,085 people and killing 119.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Princeton Meadows?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Princeton Meadows: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Princeton Meadows?
Truck crashes in Middlesex County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Princeton Meadows?
210 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Princeton Meadows compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Middlesex County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Princeton Meadows?
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.