ZIP 08830 (Iselin, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Middlesex 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with New Jersey
Middlesex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Middlesex County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 08830: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08830: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Middlesex County. They injured 5,085 people and killed 119.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 08830 is I-95, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (9), US-9 (7) and I-78 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 210 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08830 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| US-9 | 7 |
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 1,496 |
| US-1 | 852 |
| US-9 | 578 |
| I-287 | 477 |
| Nj 18 | 355 |
| I-95 | 313 |
| I-95 Secondary | 305 |
| US-130 | 251 |
ZIP 08830 at a glance
| Population | 19,551 |
| Density | 2,387 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,500 |
| Median home value | $425,134 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | 253 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 895 | +254% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 747 | -17% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 745 | -0% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 253 a year in the 1990s and 745 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 08830?
Middlesex County has had 9,132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,085 people and killing 119.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 08830?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08830 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08830?
Truck crashes in Middlesex County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08830?
Since 2015, Middlesex County has reported 210 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 08830 compared with New Jersey?
Middlesex County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 08830?
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.