Freehold, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freehold: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freehold and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Pennsylvania
Warren County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Warren County: 23.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Freehold since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Freehold is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Big Tree Rd (1), SR-474 (1) and SR-957 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Freehold fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| Big Tree Rd | 1 |
| SR-474 | 1 |
| SR-957 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 53 |
| SR-0062 | 31 |
| SR-0027 | 20 |
| SR-6006 | 14 |
| SR-0957 | 13 |
| SR-0059 | 9 |
| SR-0948 | 7 |
| SR-0426 | 6 |
Freehold at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16402) | $54,213 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16402) | $101,042 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 21 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | -11% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | -10% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freehold
How common are truck crashes in Freehold?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Freehold?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freehold: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Freehold?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Freehold?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Freehold compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Warren County records 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freehold?
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.