ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 08859: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 08859 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08859 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 08859 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-9 (10), SR-440 (5) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 210 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (10% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 08859 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 12 |
| US-9 | 10 |
| SR-440 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-130 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| Bordentown Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 New Durham 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 08859 at a glance
| Population | 25,448 |
| Density | 2,066 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,882 |
| Median home value | $441,467 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 253 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 745. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 08859
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 08859?
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 08859?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 08859: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 08859?
October has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 08859?
Garbage trucks were involved in 210 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 08859 compare with New Jersey?
Middlesex County records 86.6 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 08859?
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.