ZIP 08691 (Robbinsville, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08691: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Mercer County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 08691 at a glance: I-95 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08691.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08691 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-130 (4), I-195 (3) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
93 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08691 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-130 | 4 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Rising Sun Rd | 2 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| CR-539 | 1 |
| CR-539 Forked River 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 08691 at a glance
| Population | 16,607 |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,520 |
| Median home value | $545,548 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 201 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08691
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08691?
Since 2015, 2,481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (1,446 injured, 51 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08691?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08691: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08691?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08691?
Garbage trucks were involved in 93 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08691 compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08691?
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.