South Brunswick, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South 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
14 of 941 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Brunswick compares with New Jersey
South Brunswick against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Brunswick stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Brunswick | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
South Brunswick has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for South Brunswick: 1 in 64 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
South Brunswick has recorded 941 truck crashes since 2015, with 523 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 1.8% 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 (9). After it: US-1 (8), US-130 (6) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for South Brunswick 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 South Brunswick
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-516 Old Bridge-Matawan Rd | 1 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| CR-622 River Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Brunswick) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 220 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 123 |
| US-130 | 110 |
| SR-535 | 92 |
| SR-522 | 50 |
| Nj 32 | 31 |
| I-95 Secondary | 30 |
| Us 1 Secondary (Herbert Highway) | 24 |
South Brunswick at a glance
| Population | 47,896 |
| Land area | 40.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,179 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08852) | $133,209 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08852) | $522,949 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South 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 | 15 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 82 | +460% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 80 | -2% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 80 | -0% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 80. 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 South Brunswick
How many truck accidents are there in South Brunswick?
South Brunswick has had 941 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 523 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Brunswick?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Brunswick since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Brunswick?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in South Brunswick happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Brunswick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in South Brunswick since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Brunswick compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 169.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Brunswick, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Brunswick?
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.