ZIP 08809 (Clinton, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hunterdon 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hunterdon County compares with New Jersey
Hunterdon County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunterdon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hunterdon County sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hunterdon County: 4.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County. They injured 977 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08809 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-78 (5), SR-31 (5), CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1), CR-579 (1) and US-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08809 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hunterdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-31 | 5 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunterdon County) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 860 |
| Nj 31 | 170 |
| US-202 | 147 |
| I-78 Secondary | 136 |
| US-22 | 67 |
| Nj 173 | 49 |
| SR-579 | 34 |
| SR-523 | 23 |
ZIP 08809 at a glance
| Population | 6,703 |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,250 |
| Median home value | $419,162 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunterdon 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 | 74 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 153 | +107% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 149 | -3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 143 | -4% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 74 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08809
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08809?
1,820 truck crashes have been reported in Hunterdon County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 977 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08809?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunterdon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08809?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08809 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hunterdon County has 118.9 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08809?
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.