US 1 in New Jersey: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 157 fatal crashes on US 1 in New Jersey killed 172 people, the most of any numbered road in New Jersey. In 2024 there were 18 fatal crashes and 22 deaths on the road.
An US route running through 6 counties of New Jersey. All fatal crashes in New Jersey.
Deaths on US 1 in New Jersey by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 | 28 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 10 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 | 13 |
| 2017 | 15 | 16 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on US 1 in New Jersey: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Middlesex County County had the most fatal crashes on US 1 from 2015 to 2024: 57, with 63 deaths. Middlesex, Union and Mercer counties together held 76% of fatal crashes in US 1 in New Jersey from 2015 to 2024; the 6 listed held 100%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | 9 | 57 | 63 |
| 2 | Union County | 6 | 41 | 46 |
| 3 | Mercer County | 2 | 22 | 22 |
| 4 | Hudson County | 1 | 18 | 20 |
| 5 | Essex County | 0 | 13 | 15 |
| 6 | Bergen County | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on US 1 in New Jersey
The heaviest slot is Monday, midnight to 4 am, with 14 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 10 pm to 11 pm; the worst month is August.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.8 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 8.9 percent, 14 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 5.7 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 5.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 5.7 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 5.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 7.6 percent, 12 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 3.8 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan9.6%
- Feb7.0%
- Mar7.6%
- Apr5.1%
- May8.3%
- Jun10.8%
- Jul5.1%
- Aug12.1%
- Sep6.4%
- Oct9.6%
- Nov7.6%
- Dec10.8%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on US 1 in New Jersey first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 40%; a pedestrian in 38%, a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 16%, a cyclist in 1.9%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 63 | 40% |
| Pedestrian | 60 | 38% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 25 | 16% |
| Cyclist | 3 | 1.9% |
| Rollover | 3 | 1.9% |
| Other | 3 | 1.9% |
| Parked vehicle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes on US 1 in New Jersey compare with the state
A drinking driver was recorded in 32% of fatal crashes in US 1 in New Jersey from 2015 to 2024, above the New Jersey share of 22%; speeding in 32%, above the New Jersey share of 23%; a hit-and-run in 9.6%, about the New Jersey share; 43% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the New Jersey share of 45%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of New Jersey. A share is only given over 20 crashes.
| US 1 | New Jersey | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 0.6% | 11% | below the New Jersey share |
| At or near an intersection | 49% | 34% | above the New Jersey share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 12% | 18% | below the New Jersey share |
| A drinking driver | 32% | 22% | above the New Jersey share |
| Speeding | 32% | 23% | above the New Jersey share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 43% | 45% | below the New Jersey share |
| Hit-and-run | 9.6% | 8.7% | about the same as the New Jersey share |
| A motorcycle involved | 17% | 14% | above the New Jersey share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 37% | 29% | above the New Jersey share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in US 1 in New Jersey
- How many fatal crashes have there been on US 1 in New Jersey?
- 157 fatal crashes killed 172 people on US 1 in New Jersey from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 18 fatal crashes and 22 deaths.
- Where on US 1 in New Jersey do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Middlesex County had the most fatal crashes on US 1 from 2015 to 2024: 57, with 63 deaths. Union County was second with 41.
- When do fatal crashes on US 1 in New Jersey happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Monday, midnight to 4 am, with 14 fatal crashes.
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All fatal crashes in New Jersey, with every road ranked.
Where the US 1 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 1 in New Jersey (filed under 12 spellings, such as "US- 1", "US-1", "US-1 AND 9", "US-1 AND 9 EXPRESS"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.