ZIP 08826 (Glen Gardner, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08826: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Hunterdon County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 08826 at a glance: SR-31 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 08826.
Overview
Hunterdon County has recorded 1,820 truck crashes since 2015, with 977 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-78 (5), SR-57 (2) and CR-513 Pittstown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08826 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 6 |
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| CR-513 Pittstown Rd | 1 |
| CR-579 | 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 08826 at a glance
| Population | 5,459 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,750 |
| Median home value | $452,308 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08826
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08826?
Since 2015, 1,820 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hunterdon County (977 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 08826?
Since 2015, SR-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08826: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 08826?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Hunterdon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 08826?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hunterdon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 08826 compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hunterdon County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 08826?
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.