Bedminster, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedminster: 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
4 of 458 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedminster compares with New Jersey
Bedminster against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedminster stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedminster | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 461.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 8.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bedminster has lower values than New Jersey for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bedminster: 6.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 458 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedminster since 2015: 187 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bedminster happened on I-287 (4), US-22 (4), I-78 (2), SR-28 (2) and US-206 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Bedminster fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedminster.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.4% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bedminster
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 4 |
| US-22 | 4 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedminster) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 223 |
| I-287 | 110 |
| I-78 Secondary | 31 |
| US-202 | 25 |
| US-206 | 24 |
| I-287 Secondary | 15 |
| Us 202 Secondary | 5 |
| Somerset County 665 | 5 |
Bedminster at a glance
| Population | 8,356 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,798 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07921) | $123,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07921) | $433,343 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedminster 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 | 9 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +351% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 35 | -13% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | -1% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedminster
How many truck accidents are there in Bedminster?
Since 2015, 458 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedminster (187 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedminster?
The worst month is September: 11.4% of truck crashes in Bedminster happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedminster?
Since 2015, Bedminster has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bedminster compared with New Jersey?
Bedminster records 461.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bedminster?
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.