Bridgewater, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgewater: 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
18 of 726 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bridgewater compares with New Jersey
Bridgewater against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bridgewater stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bridgewater | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bridgewater sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bridgewater: 22.7% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (New Jersey: 13.7%).
Overview
Police reported 726 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bridgewater since 2015: 367 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bridgewater is I-287, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-22 (5), SR-28 (3) and I-78 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Bridgewater fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bridgewater
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 6 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-529 | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
| CR-622 River Rd | 1 |
| Cottontail Lane | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bridgewater) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 309 |
| US-22 | 96 |
| US-202 | 50 |
| Nj 28 | 46 |
| I-287 Secondary | 43 |
| SR-533 | 25 |
| I-78 | 19 |
| I-78 Secondary | 17 |
Bridgewater at a glance
| Population | 46,871 |
| Land area | 31.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,470 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08807) | $168,696 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08807) | $589,496 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bridgewater 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 | 16 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 68 | +313% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 60 | -12% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 63 | +6% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgewater
How many truck crashes happen in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater has had 726 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 367 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bridgewater?
I-287 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bridgewater?
Truck crashes in Bridgewater peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bridgewater?
Since 2015, Bridgewater has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Bridgewater compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bridgewater has 132.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bridgewater?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.