Connecticut Farms, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Connecticut Farms: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Connecticut Farms and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with New Jersey
Union County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Union County has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Connecticut Farms at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Connecticut Farms: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,456 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 2,850 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Connecticut Farms since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% 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 Connecticut Farms is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-78 (11), US-1 (8) and I-280 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Connecticut Farms fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| I-78 | 11 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,041 |
| US-1 | 473 |
| I-78 | 426 |
| I-95 | 249 |
| US-22 | 228 |
| Division St | 135 |
| I-95 Secondary | 126 |
| Nj 27 | 92 |
Connecticut Farms at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07083) | $121,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07083) | $454,622 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 227 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 530 | +134% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 424 | -20% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 470 | +11% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 227 a year in the 1990s and 470 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Connecticut Farms
How many truck accidents are there in Connecticut Farms?
5,456 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 2,850 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Connecticut Farms?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Connecticut Farms: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Connecticut Farms?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Connecticut Farms?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 169 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Connecticut Farms compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Connecticut Farms?
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.