Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus 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 |
Middlesex County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus: I-95 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rutgers University-Livingston Campus since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Middlesex County. They injured 5,085 people and killed 119.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus since 2015; patterns below come from Middlesex County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% 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 (11). Next come US-9 (8), US-1 (6) and I-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 210 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Rutgers University-Livingston Campus 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.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-9 | 8 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 New Durham Rd | 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 |
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
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. 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 Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
How many truck crashes happen in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
Since 2015, 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Middlesex County (5,085 injured, 119 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rutgers University-Livingston Campus since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
October has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 210 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Middlesex County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
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.