ZIP 08821 (Flagtown, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08821: 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 |
Somerset County has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 08821 at a glance: I-287 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08821: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 2,953 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,454 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-22 (4), SR-28 (2) and Brown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 95 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
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 08821 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 4.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 5 |
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-567 | 1 |
| Cottontail Lane | 1 |
| I-78 | 1 |
| Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-206 | 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 08821 at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Density | 460 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $155,833 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 127 to 242. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08821?
Somerset County has had 2,953 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,454 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08821?
NHTSA data shows I-287 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08821 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08821?
October has the most truck crashes in Somerset County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 08821?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08821 compare with New Jersey?
Somerset County records 69.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08821?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.