East Rocky Hill, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Rocky Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Rocky Hill and Somerset County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Somerset County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with New Jersey
Somerset County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Somerset County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
East Rocky Hill at a glance: US-1 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Rocky Hill since 2015.
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 2,953 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,454 people injured and 39 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
East Rocky Hill had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Somerset County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Rocky Hill is US-1, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-130 (4), I-95 (3) and CR-522 Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Rocky Hill fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Somerset County.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 8 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| Corn Rd | 1 |
| Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-206 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 627 |
| I-78 | 409 |
| US-22 | 211 |
| US-202 | 156 |
| US-206 | 141 |
| SR-527 | 112 |
| I-287 Secondary | 93 |
| I-78 Secondary | 74 |
East Rocky Hill at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08553) | $148,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08553) | $579,530 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 127 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 282 | +122% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 242 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 242 | +0% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 127 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 242. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Rocky Hill
How many truck crashes happen in East Rocky Hill?
2,953 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 1,454 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Rocky Hill?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Rocky Hill: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Rocky Hill?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Rocky Hill?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Rocky Hill compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 69.9 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Rocky Hill?
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.