South River, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South River 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 runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for South River: I-95 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of South River.
Overview
Police reported 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 5,085 people were injured and 119 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
South River had 33 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Middlesex County numbers.
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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of South River with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-9 (10), US-1 (6) and US-130 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 210 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in 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 South River fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-9 | 10 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| 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 (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 |
South River at a glance
| Population | 16,392 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,886 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08882) | $96,147 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08882) | $405,176 |
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 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 South River
How many truck accidents are there in South River?
Middlesex County has had 9,132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,085 people and killing 119.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South River?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South River: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in South River?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Middlesex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 210 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in South River compare with New Jersey?
Middlesex County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South River?
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.