Six Mile Run, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Six Mile Run: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Six Mile Run 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Somerset County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Six Mile Run: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Six Mile Run: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,953 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somerset County since 2015: 1,454 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Six Mile Run since 2015; patterns below come from Somerset County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-95 (6), I-287 (4) and US-130 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Six Mile Run fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-287 | 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 (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 |
Six Mile Run at a glance
| Land area | 7.5 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 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 242 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Six Mile Run
How many truck accidents are there in Six Mile Run?
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 Six Mile Run?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Six Mile Run since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Six Mile Run?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Six Mile Run?
Garbage trucks were involved in 95 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Six Mile Run compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Six Mile Run?
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.