Woodbridge, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodbridge: 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Woodbridge compares with New Jersey
Woodbridge against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodbridge stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodbridge | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Woodbridge has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Woodbridge: 1 in 70 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Woodbridge has recorded 1,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 928 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Woodbridge is I-95, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-78 (12), US-1 (11) and US-9 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (24%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodbridge fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Woodbridge.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Woodbridge
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 24 |
| I-78 | 12 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| US-9 | 10 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| I-278 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodbridge) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 378 |
| US-9 | 161 |
| US-1 | 150 |
| Nj 440 | 112 |
| Middlesex County 656 | 91 |
| I-95 Secondary | 75 |
| I-95 | 71 |
| Garden State Parkway | 42 |
Woodbridge at a glance
| Population | 106,101 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 23,040 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07095) | $104,926 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07095) | $393,616 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodbridge 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 | 48 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 123 | +156% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 122 | -1% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 121 | -1% | 7.4 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 121. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Woodbridge
How many truck crashes happen in Woodbridge?
Since 2015, 1,518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodbridge (928 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Woodbridge?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Woodbridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodbridge?
June has the most truck crashes in Woodbridge, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodbridge?
Since 2015, Woodbridge has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Woodbridge compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodbridge has 120.6 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Woodbridge?
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.