ZIP 08561 (Windsor, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08561: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with New Jersey
Mercer County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Mercer County sits below New Jersey on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 08561: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08561: 17 since 2015.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 2,481 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,446 people injured and 51 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come US-1 (6), I-195 (3) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 93 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08561 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; 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.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-539 Forked River Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 348 |
| US-1 | 281 |
| I-295 | 149 |
| I-195 | 130 |
| US-130 | 106 |
| Nj 31 | 102 |
| Nj 29 | 71 |
| US-206 | 70 |
ZIP 08561 at a glance
| Population | 325 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 302 | +137% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 241 | -20% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 201 | -16% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 127 to 201. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08561
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08561?
Mercer County has had 2,481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,446 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08561?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08561 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08561?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08561?
93 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08561 compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08561?
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.