New Jersey Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
New Jersey recorded an estimated 75 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #24 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-95 (NJ Turnpike) and I-80 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
New Jersey large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~75 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #24 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-95 (NJ Turnpike), I-80, I-78, I-287, Garden State Pkwy |
Where crashes concentrate in New Jersey
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along New Jersey's major freight corridors, including I-95 (NJ Turnpike), I-80, I-78, I-287, Garden State Pkwy, and near its largest metro areas: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in New Jersey each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 75 large-truck crash fatalities annually in New Jersey, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in New Jersey have the most truck accidents?+
I-95 (NJ Turnpike), I-80, I-78, I-287, Garden State Pkwy carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.