Central Jersey fatal car and pedestrian accident data

Middlesex County, crisscrossed by some of the busiest highways in New Jersey, is leading the state in the number of fatal traffic accidents and fatalities so far this year.

It should come as no surprise to anyone who has navigated traffic in the county that Route 1 was the scene of the most fatal crashes in Middlesex County, nine. If you include Route 1 in Union County, that number increases to 13.

These are some of the statistics in the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit’s most recent report to date in 2024.

Route 1 from Plainsboro on the Mercer County border to Linden is a motorist’s nightmare at any time of the day, any day of the year.

Even two hours into the new year, there was a fatality on Route 1 in Plainsboro. And the latest was November 4th in Edison.

Earlier this year, North Brunswick partnered with Edison, South Brunswick and the New Jersey State Police to reduce traffic-related fatalities and improve traffic safety on Route 1.

As part of the initiative, police will work with other law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts against reckless driving, distracted driving and speeding. By pooling resources and expertise, law enforcement aims to combat dangerous behavior that endangers drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

In August, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka introduced a crash reduction plan called STOP – Stopping, Traffic, Obstacle, Problems.

“We are taking an aggressive approach and hiring additional officers to specifically target problem areas,” the chief said.

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The action came after the South Brunswick Police Traffic Safety Bureau conducted a review of all fatal crashes in the community over the past two years.

The study found that the cause of 31% of fatal crashes was speed, 25% were failure to stop at a red light or stop sign, 19% were drunk driving and 19% were distracted driving. Additionally, 19% were not wearing a seatbelt, 13% were in an unsafe lane change, 6% were in reckless driving, and 6% were in driver fatigue/medical conditions.

“These deaths are preventable, but motorists must take action,” said Gary Holstend, South Brunswick traffic safety officer. “Just wearing a seatbelt or stopping at a red light can make all the difference.” South Brunswick has 7 miles of Route 1 with 12 intersections with traffic signals. Drivers must follow the traffic lights. We will focus on intersections, distracted driving and speed. This is your warning.”

The Deadliest Roads in Central NJ

Route 1, 13 fatal crashes (Middlesex and Union counties)
Route 9, 9 fatal accidents (Middlesex and Union)
Route 27, 6 fatal accidents (Middlesex and Union)
I-287, 6 fatal crashes (Somerset and Middlesex)
I-78, 4 fatal crashes (Somerset and Union)
Garden State Parkway, 4 fatal accidents (Middlesex and Union)

Fatal accidents in Central NJ by county

Middlesex, 51 (1st in New Jersey’s 21 counties)
Union, 29 (10th in the state)
Somerset, 18 (14th)
Hunterdon, 8 (20.)

In total, there were 569 fatal accidents in New Jersey, resulting in 600 deaths. Atlantic County was second to Middlesex with 48 fatal crashes, and Cape May County had the fewest fatal crashes with 7.

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Fatal pedestrian accidents in central New Jersey by county

Middlesex, 19 (2nd in New Jersey)
Union, 10 (tied for 9th in the state)
Somerset, 7 (11th)
Hunterdon, 2 (tied for 17th place)

Fatal accidents in Middlesex County, New Jersey, by city

Sayreville, 7
Edison, 6
South Brunswick, 6
Woodbridge, 5
Old Bridge, 4
East Brunswick, 4
New Brunswick, 4
Piscataway, 4
Monroe, 3
North Brunswick, 2
Cranbury, 2
South Plainfield, 1
Perth Amboy, 1
South Amboy, 1
Plainsboro, 1

Fatal accidents in the city of Somerset County, New Jersey

Franklin, 5
Branchburg, 2
North Plainfield, 2
Warren, 2
Hillsborough, 1
Manville, 1
Somerville, 1
Bridgewater, 1
Bernards, 1
Far Hills, 1
Montgomery, 1

Fatal accidents in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, by city

Franklin, 2
Raritan, 1
Clinton Township, 1
Union, 1
Holland, 1
Lebanon District, 1st
Glen Gardner, 1

Fatal accidents in Union County, New Jersey, by city

Linden, 6
Plainfield, 3
Berkeley Heights, 2
Scotch Plains, 1

Fatal accidents in New Jersey: a steady decline

Despite population growth in the state, the number of fatal crashes in New Jersey has continued to decline.

In 1968, there were 1,208 fatal accidents resulting in 1,358 deaths, according to state police.

Central Jersey fatal car and pedestrian accident data

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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