Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Somerset County: 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
15 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin Township, Somerset County compares with New Jersey
Franklin Township, 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 Franklin Township, Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin Township, Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Franklin Township, Somerset County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Franklin Township, Somerset County at a glance: US-1 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Franklin.
Overview
Since 2015, 495 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin Township, Somerset County. They injured 256 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Franklin with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-287 (5), I-95 (4) and US-130 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Somerset County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin Township, Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-287 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| CR-501 New Durham Rd | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-529 | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin Township, Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 89 |
| SR-527 | 82 |
| SR-514 | 39 |
| Nj 27 | 32 |
| Somerset County 623 | 18 |
| I-287 Secondary | 18 |
| Cottontail Ln | 17 |
| Somerset County 619 | 12 |
Franklin Township, Somerset County at a glance
| Population | 69,862 |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,513 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 08873) | $124,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 08873) | $465,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin Township, 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 | 11 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +211% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 37 | +6% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 42 | +13% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Franklin Township, Somerset County
How common are truck crashes in Franklin Township, Somerset County?
495 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin Township, Somerset County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 256 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklin Township, Somerset County?
US-1 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Somerset County?
June has the most truck crashes in Franklin Township, Somerset County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Somerset County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin Township, Somerset County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township, Somerset County compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin Township, Somerset County has 60.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin Township, Somerset County?
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.