Howell, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howell: 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
11 of 335 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howell compares with New Jersey
Howell against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howell stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howell | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Howell is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Howell: 0.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 1.6 in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 335 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howell since 2015: 227 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Howell happened on SR-33 (3), SR-70 (3), Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway (2), SR-18 (2) and US-9 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Howell fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Howell
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| Gsp-444 Garden State Parkway | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| 7th Street | 1 |
| CR-18I | 1 |
| CR-526 W Commodore Blvd | 1 |
| CR-527 Siloam Rd | 1 |
| CR-537 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howell) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 100 |
| Nj 33 | 58 |
| SR-547 | 37 |
| I-195 | 16 |
| Us 9 (Lila W Thompson Memorial Highway) | 9 |
| Us 9 Secondary (Lila W Thompson Memorial Highway) | 8 |
| Route 524 Alternate | 7 |
| Nj 34 | 6 |
Howell at a glance
| Population | 54,397 |
| Land area | 60.3 sq mi |
| Density | 903 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07731) | $134,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07731) | $490,717 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howell 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 | 10 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +156% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +1% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | +7% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howell
How many truck accidents are there in Howell?
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howell (227 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Howell?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Howell happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Howell?
Since 2015, Howell has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Howell compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Howell records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Howell?
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.