South Plainfield, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Plainfield: 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 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Plainfield compares with New Jersey
South Plainfield against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Plainfield stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Plainfield | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
South Plainfield has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
South Plainfield at a glance: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Jersey: 1.6).
Overview
South Plainfield has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% 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 (12). It is followed by US-1 (6), US-9 (5) and I-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for South Plainfield fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Plainfield
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-9 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| I-78 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Plainfield) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 67 |
| Middlesex County 663 | 24 |
| SR-529 | 18 |
| Durham Ave | 17 |
| Middlesex County 603 | 13 |
| I-287 Secondary | 9 |
| Middlesex County 603 I | 5 |
| Middlesex County 647 | 5 |
South Plainfield at a glance
| Population | 25,062 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,021 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07080) | $130,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07080) | $469,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Plainfield 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 | 4 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | +418% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 7.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 18. 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 Plainfield
How many truck accidents are there in South Plainfield?
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Plainfield (107 injured, 0 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Plainfield?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Plainfield: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Plainfield?
The worst month is October: 12.5% of truck crashes in South Plainfield happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Plainfield?
Since 2015, South Plainfield has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does South Plainfield compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Plainfield, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Plainfield?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.