ZIP 07931 (Far Hills, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 07931: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset County, 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
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. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 07931: US-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 07931: 5 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 07931 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-287 (4), I-78 (3) and SR-28 (3).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 07931 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-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-22 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-529 | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
| Cottontail Lane | 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 |
ZIP 07931 at a glance
| Population | 2,985 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $201,078 |
| Median home value | $1,162,024 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 07931
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 07931?
2,953 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 1,454 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 07931?
US-22 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 07931 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 07931?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 07931?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 07931 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 07931?
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.