ZIP 08852 (Monmouth Junction, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08852: 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Middlesex County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 08852: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08852: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 5,085 people were injured and 119 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-1 (8), US-130 (6) and CR-522 Buckelew Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
210 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is February, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08852 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| US-130 | 6 |
| CR-522 Buckelew Ave | 1 |
| CR-522 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-571 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| CR-622 River Rd | 1 |
| Corn Rd | 1 |
| Old Stage Rd | 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 08852 at a glance
| Population | 18,062 |
| Density | 523 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,209 |
| Median home value | $522,949 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 08852
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08852?
9,132 truck crashes have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, with 119 deaths and 5,085 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 08852?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 08852 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 08852?
October has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08852?
Since 2015, Middlesex County has reported 210 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08852 compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 08852?
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.