A New Jersey State Police report on fatal crashes in the Garden State in 2014 serves as a stark reminder that not paying attention while driving can be fatal.
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Fatal
2014
MOTOR VEHICLE
CRASH
COMPARATIVE DATA REPORT
FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Compiled by the
New Jersey State Police
Fatal Accident Investigation Unit
CHRIS CHRISTIE
Governor
KIM GUADAGNO
Lt. Governor
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION OF STATE POLICE
POST OFFICE BOX 7068
WEST TRENTON NJ 08628-0068
(609) 882-2000
JOHN J. HOFFMAN
Acting Attorney General
COLONEL JOSEPH R. FUENTES
Superintendent
Dear Reader:
The 2014 calendar year was another successful year for the nation in the reduction of fatal motor
vehicle crashes. It is encouraging to see that nationwide, motor vehicle fatalities have decreased to
a three-year low. In 2014, New Jersey recorded 523 fatal collisions that resulted in 556 deaths.
Unfortunately, this represents an increase of 15 collisions and 14 fatalities, resulting in an average
of 1.52 motor vehicle fatalities per day. The law enforcement community and certain non-profit
organizations will remain committed in their respective traffic and public safety efforts. Through
enforcement and education of the motoring public, we will continue to work towards the reduction
of motor vehicle fatalities on our roadways.
As traffic-related deaths continue to be the leading cause of accidental deaths in New Jersey and the
nation, we must continue our efforts in traffic safety awareness. In 2014, the recorded nationwide
death toll on our roadways was approximately 32,675 fatalities. This is approximately 44 fewer
deaths than reported in 2013. In addition, this figure for 2014 represents approximately 4,748 fewer
deaths nationwide than what was reported 6 years ago in 2008.
On the following pages, you will find statistics concerning this past calendar year’s fatal motor
vehicle crashes. The information was compiled by the Fatal Accident Investigation Unit within the
Division of State Police. This report constitutes a detailed look at the causes and results of fatal
crashes throughout the state during 2014. With the continued efforts and cooperation of the public
and federal, state and local agencies, I am convinced that our traffic safety records will continue to
improve in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Fuentes
Colonel
Superintendent
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QUICK FACTS
Nationwide, the fatality rate remained at a historic low of 1.46 fatalities per hundred million vehicle miles traveled.
Nationwide preliminary statistics indicate there were 32,675 people killed.
In New Jersey, there were 523 fatal crashes with 556 people killed.
There was an increase of 15 fatal crashes and an increase of 14 fatalities.
Of the fatalities, 31.3 % had consumed alcohol to some extent.
Of all drivers, 12.2 % were legally intoxicated.
An average of 1.52 persons were killed every day.
There were 60 fatal crashes involving 62 motorcycles.
Pedalcyclists accounted for 11 fatal crashes.
The pedestrian death toll was 170.
There were a total of 33 hit and run fatal crashes involving 49 vehicles. The victims were comprised of 1 driver, 2
passengers, 28 pedestrians and 2 pedalcyclists.
Of the 789 drivers listed, 33 New Jersey drivers and 2 out-of-state drivers were suspended. There were 12 drivers
without valid licenses.
There are 39,042 miles of public open roads in the state of New Jersey, indicating one death for every 70.2 miles.
Straight roads were involved in 65.6 % of all fatal crashes.
Of all fatal crashes, 79.5 % occurred during clear weather conditions.
Of the known drivers involved in fatal crashes, 70.8 % were males.
Of the vehicles involved in fatal crashes, 47.9 % involved passenger cars.
There were 55 tractor-trailers involved in 44 fatal crashes which resulted in 48 fatalities.
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SUBJECT
Statistical Summary of 2014 Motor Vehicle Fatal Crashes and Fatalities with a Comparison of the 2010-2014 Crashes
and Fatalities.
Statistics
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Fatal Crashes
530
586
553
508
523
Fatalities
556
627
590
542
556
TREND IN FATALITIES
20 Year Trend
2
VICTIM CLASSIFICATION BY MONTH - 2014
Driver
Passenger
Pedalcyclist
Pedestrian
Totals
January
23
0
2
0
1
0
13
0
39
February
15
0
3
0
1
0
12
0
31
March
26
0
4
0
1
0
17
0
48
April
24
0
10
0
0
9
0
43
May
24
0
11
0
2
0
13
0
50
June
31
0
10
0
2
0
9
0
52
July
30
0
11
0
0
9
0
50
August
31
0
12
0
0
14
0
57
September
28
0
7
0
1
0
12
0
48
October
16
0
2
0
1
0
20
0
39
November
23
0
7
0
1
0
13
0
44
December
24
0
1
0
1
0
29
0
55
Totals
295
80
11
170
556
Month
CRASHES AND FATALITIES BY MONTH OF OCCURRENCE
Crashes
Fatalities
Month
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
January
34
36
49
40
39
37
36
52
42
39
February
27
38
37
21
31
28
45
40
21
31
March
43
44
43
55
46
45
47
45
57
48
April
53
51
43
29
41
55
57
44
32
43
May
39
53
41
44
45
40
57
44
46
50
June
48
48
47
49
46
52
49
48
52
52
July
56
55
55
38
43
61
60
58
41
50
August
40
41
42
52
51
42
47
45
60
57
September
53
47
50
42
46
56
50
54
43
48
October
49
63
48
39
38
50
66
54
42
39
November
38
52
52
50
42
39
53
56
52
44
December
50
58
46
49
55
51
60
50
54
55
TOTAL
530
586
553
508
523
556
627
590
542
556
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CRASH VICTIM CLASSIFICATION BY COUNTY
Victim Classification
County
Crashes
Killed
Driver
Passenger
Pedestrian
Pedalcyclist
Atlantic
37
41
19
11
11
0
Bergen
37
39
12
2
24
1
Burlington
31
31
17
1
13
0
Camden
38
38
17
4
17
0
Cape May
11
12
8
3
1
0
Cumberland
17
18
13
2
3
0
Essex
33
40
14
8
17
1
Gloucester
30
31
21
2
7
1
Hudson
22
24
7
9
7
1
Hunterdon
6
6
3
1
1
1
Mercer
25
26
16
3
7
0
Middlesex
32
33
20
6
7
0
Monmouth
45
47
27
4
13
3
Morris
13
14
7
4
3
0
Ocean
44
45
26
5
14
0
Passaic
23
24
16
3
5
0
Salem
15
19
13
5
1
0
Somerset
24
25
17
2
4
2
Sussex
7
7
4
1
2
0
Union
27
30
12
4
13
1
Warren
6
6
6
0
0
0
TOTAL
523
556
295
80
170
11
4
CRASHES BY COUNTY OF OCCURRENCE AND ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION
County
Atlantic
Bergen
Burlington
Camden
Cape May
Cumberland
Essex
Gloucester
Hudson
Hunterdon
Mercer
Middlesex
Monmouth
Morris
Ocean
Passaic
Salem
Somerset
Sussex
Union
Warren
TOTAL
NOTE: US roadways are included in the State Highway column. Other roadways include State, County and Municipal Parks and Institutions and US
Government Property.
Breakdown in Percentages of 523 Crashes during 2014
5
6
141
182
1
8
13
1
148
30
6
530
Pedestrian
Other Motor Vehicle
Railroad Train
Parked Vehicle
Pedalcycle
Animal
Fixed/Other Object
Non-Collision
Other
TOTAL
586
6
34
165
0
17
11
3
210
140
2011
553
7
28
152
1
14
14
0
182
155
2012
508
3
29
139
3
14
5
1
186
128
2013
523
3
14
135
3
11
7
0
183
167
2014
556
6
32
162
1
13
8
1
192
141
2010
627
6
37
182
0
17
12
3
230
140
2011
590
8
31
164
1
14
15
0
199
158
2012
542
4
31
155
3
14
5
2
200
128
2013
Total Fatalities
In 2014 there were 523 fatal crashes in which 556 persons were killed and 345 persons injured.
2010
Type
Total Crashes
556
3
14
148
3
11
8
0
200
169
2014
366
2
19
96
0
4
4
0
222
19
2010
FATALITIES AND INJURIES ACCORDING TO CRASH TYPE CLASSIFICATION
517
1
21
126
0
4
6
2
333
24
2011
382
2
14
75
0
0
12
0
253
26
2012
393
0
27
61
2
2
4
0
279
18
2013
Total Injured
345
0
8
46
0
0
1
0
256
34
2014
HOURS OF OCCURRENCE
Time Of Occurrence
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
12:00 to 12:59 a.m.
28
18
18
17
17
1:00 to 1:59 a.m.
24
31
22
16
27
2:00 to 2:59 a.m.
19
31
20
13
19
3:00 to 3:59 a.m.
18
22
20
16
20
4:00 to 4:59 a.m.
12
14
12
18
14
5:00 to 5:59 a.m.
19
16
18
9
18
6:00 to 6:59 a.m.
19
17
24
25
20
7:00 to 7:59 a.m.
19
13
17
18
14
8:00 to 8:59 a.m.
13
19
13
12
16
9:00 to 9:59 a.m.
16
20
14
21
16
10:00 to 10:59 a.m.
20
22
20
20
12
11:00 to 11:59 a.m.
16
27
18
11
15
12:00 to 12:59 p.m.
28
23
14
22
25
1:00 to 1:59 p.m.
19
28
23
25
21
2:00 to 2:59 p.m.
24
22
26
20
30
3:00 to 3:59 p.m.
33
25
24
33
27
4:00 to 4:59 p.m.
28
30
31
26
26
5:00 to 5:59 p.m.
25
27
38
35
23
6:00 to 6:59 p.m.
22
39
32
20
33
7:00 to 7:59 p.m.
27
26
34
29
31
8:00 to 8:59 p.m.
28
30
31
26
27
9:00 to 9:59 p.m.
21
28
33
28
24
10:00 to 10:59 p.m.
20
28
19
30
26
11:00 to 11:59 p.m.
32
30
32
18
22
530
586
553
508
523
TOTAL
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Clear
Rain
Snow
Fog
Other
Total
416
61
9
5
32
523
7
DAY OF OCCURRENCE
Day of Occurrence
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Sunday
96
101
83
74
82
Monday
66
79
75
65
66
Tuesday
63
87
68
65
69
Wednesday
55
62
86
66
67
Thursday
66
75
63
70
77
Friday
98
78
89
85
68
Saturday
86
104
89
83
94
TOTAL
530
586
553
508
523
AGE OF DRIVER VICTIMS
Number Killed
Age Of Driver
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
16 and under
0
2
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
Age 17
0
4
0
4
0
2
0
1
0
3
18 - 20
13
0
24
0
21
0
15
0
20
0
21 - 24
32
0
46
0
42
0
28
0
26
0
25 - 29
40
0
43
0
35
0
35
0
31
0
30 - 39
39
0
52
0
45
0
44
0
39
0
40 - 49
49
0
57
0
36
0
39
0
41
0
50 - 64
56
0
70
0
70
0
58
0
75
0
65 and older
68
0
303
64
0
362
57
0
309
83
0
304
60
0
295
TOTAL
AGE OF PEDESTRIAN VICTIMS
Number Killed
Age Of Pedestrian
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
0-4
0
3
0
1
0
1
0
3
0
2
5-9
0
1
0
2
0
2
0
1
0
1
10 - 14
0
1
0
4
0
3
0
1
0
4
15 - 19
0
6
0
3
0
7
0
4
0
6
20 - 24
10
0
0
7
12
0
15
0
15
0
25 - 44
49
0
41
0
42
0
27
0
41
0
45 - 64
26
0
54
0
54
0
46
0
60
0
65 - 74
23
0
12
0
21
0
14
0
19
0
75 and older
21
0
19
0
20
0
21
0
22
0
Unknown
TOTAL
1
0
141
0
143
1
0
163
0
132
0
170
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SEX OF PEDESTRIANS
Sex
2010
2011
2012
CONDITION OF ALL DRIVERS
2013
Condition
2014
Drivers
Unknown
30
Male
94
93
117
93
109
Apparently Normal
566
Female
47
50
46
39
61
Alcohol Use
89
Drug Use (Illicit)
38
TOTAL
141
143
163
132
170
Medication
18
Alcohol & Drug/Medication Use
32
Physical Handicaps
0
Illness
5
Fatigue
5
Fell Asleep
6
Other
0
TOTAL
20 YEAR TREND
Intoxicated Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes
9
789
ALCOHOL FACTOR
There were 556 fatalities during 2014. Of the fatalities, 295 were drivers, 80 were passengers, 170 were
pedestrians and 11 were pedalcyclists. Of this total, 454 were tested for alcohol and 102 were not tested. Of the 454
tested, 174 were positive for alcohol in varying degrees and 280 were negative. This indicates that 38.3 % of the
fatalities tested were positive for alcohol and 61.7 % were negative. 61 drivers, 11 passengers, 35 pedestrians and 1
pedalcyclist tested positive for drugs.
In 135 of the 523 crashes, Driving While Intoxicated (alcohol and/or drugs) was listed as the major contributing
factor. There were 149 people killed as a result of these 135 crashes.
1.) DRIVERS:
Deceased: There were a total of 295 drivers killed of which 248 were tested for alcohol. Of those tested, 91 were
positive and 157 were negative, indicating 36.7 % had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Of the 91
imbibing drivers, 73 or 80.2 % had an alcohol level of .08 % or higher.
Surviving: There were a total of 494 surviving drivers of which 134 were tested for alcohol. Of those tested, 30
were positive and 104 were negative, indicating 22.4 % had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Of the 30
imbibing drivers, 23 or 76.7 % had an alcohol level of .08 % or higher.
2.) Passengers: There were a total of 80 passengers killed of which 57 were tested for alcohol. Of those tested, 16
were positive and 41 were negative, indicating 28.1 % had consumed an alcoholic beverage.
3.) Pedestrians: There were a total of 170 pedestrians killed of which 138 were tested for alcohol. Of those tested, 63
were positive and 75 were negative, indicating 45.7 % had consumed an alcoholic beverage.
4.) Pedalcyclists: There were a total of 11 pedalcyclists killed of which 11 were tested for alcohol. Of those tested, 4
were positive and 7 were negative, indicating 36.4 % had consumed an alcoholic beverage.
SURVIVING DRIVER ALCOHOL FACTORS
Drivers
.01% - .03%
.04% - .07%
.08% - .10%
.11% & over
Negative
No test
Total
2
5
3
20
104
360
494
EVALUATION:
2014 showed a 21.7 % increase in alcohol-related fatalities. The number of fatal accident victims with blood alcohol
readings above the legal limit increased from 114 in 2013 to 141 in 2014, an increase of 23.7 %. Deceased drivers with
alcohol involvement showed a 8.3 % increase when compared to 2013.
ALCOHOL & DRUG USE:
7 surviving drivers, 25 deceased drivers, 4 passengers, 18 pedestrians and 1 pedalcyclists tested positive for alcohol
and drugs (Illicit & Medication).
14 surviving drivers, 36 deceased drivers, 7 passengers, 17 pedestrians and 0 pedalcyclists tested positive for drugs
(Illicit & Medication) alone.
10
11
0
21
3
0
23
Pedestrians
Pedalcyclists
TOTAL
22
0
7
1
14
19
0
4
3
12
16
35
0
Passengers
Pedestrians
Pedalcyclists
23
1
9
0
13
140
3
37
9
91
124
1
35
20
68
104
2
33
6
63
128
3
47
14
64
14
2
1
8
3
16
1
3
3
9
Negative
11
0
1
3
7
10
1
1
4
4
10
0
4
1
5
17
1
1
3
12
18
0
3
2
13
No Test
12
0
2
1
9
0
9
1
23
Passengers
Pedestrians
Pedalcyclists
TOTAL
10
0
4
1
5
.04% - .07%
10
1
3
1
5
13
0
3
1
9
TOTAL
Due to the Blood Alcohol Content
(BAC) threshold changing in 2004,
the values prior to 2004 are not
shown. Please see prior year's
reports for these values.
341
9
80
47
205
319
10
95
41
173
306
8
71
52
175
280
7
75
41
157
89
0
17
33
39
91
4
12
39
36
102
3
23
38
38
13
0
3
1
9
.08% - .10%
128
3
47
14
64
.11% & over
280
7
75
41
157
Negative
93
2
20
26
45
102
0
32
23
47
627
17
143
105
362
102
0
32
23
47
No Test
556
13
141
99
303
590
14
163
104
309
556
11
170
80
295
TOTAL
542
14
132
92
304
556
NOTE:
61 drivers, 11 passengers, 35 pedestrians and 1 pedalcyclist tested positive for drugs.
11
170
80
295
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NEGATIVE: Tested and found to be negative.
13
Drivers
.01% - .03%
297
10
84
33
170
VICTIM ALCOHOL FACTORS FOR THE YEAR 2014
There were 108 victims that tested positive for drugs.
ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT OF DECEASED DRIVERS RELATED TO MANNER OF
COLLISION
Manner of Collision
.01 - .07 %
.08 % and above Alcohol & Drugs
Drugs Alone
Angle
2
3
0
5
Same Direction - Rear End
2
6
2
5
Opposite Direction - Head On/Angular
1
9
3
4
Opposite Direction - Left/U-Turn
1
1
1
3
Fixed Object
10
40
15
13
Pedestrian
0
1
0
0
Railroad Train
0
0
0
0
Pedalcycle
0
0
0
0
Struck Parked Vehicle
2
0
0
1
Overturned
0
5
2
3
Other Object
0
0
0
0
Sideswipe
0
8
2
2
Encroachment
0
0
0
0
Animal
0
0
0
0
Backing
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
18
73
25
36
NOTE: Drivers that test positive for both alcohol and drug use are counted in both the appropriate BAC column and in
the Alcohol / Drugs column.
MANNER OF COLLISION
Manner of Collision - All Crashes
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Angle
56
59
56
50
39
Same Direction - Rear End
33
47
33
38
54
Opposite Direction - Head On/Angular
55
58
56
55
52
Opposite Direction - Left/U-Turn
19
28
22
22
21
Fixed Object
148
162
151
138
134
Pedestrian
141
140
155
128
167
Other*
30
40
37
27
25
Sideswipe
18
18
15
20
17
Overturned
30
34
28
29
14
TOTAL
530
586
553
508
523
* Other categories include - Struck Parked Vehicle, Backing, Encroachment, Animal, Pedalcycle, Other Object and
Railroad
Train. Non-Fixed Object, and Railcar.
Other Action,
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TYPE OF VEHICLES INVOLVED (Including Parked)
Fatal Crashes
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Passenger Vehicle
429
493
433
426
397
Recreation Vehicle
0
0
0
0
0
Taxicab / Limo
6
11
6
9
3
Motorcycle
74
97
81
57
62
Moped
0
0
0
0
1
Pickup
59
58
69
59
57
Sport Utility Vehicle
150
154
149
112
144
Van
8
5
9
6
4
Fire / Rescue
0
1
0
0
0
Police Vehicle
3
4
1
1
4
Ambulance
2
1
2
0
1
Bus
10
7
9
7
8
School Bus
2
2
4
6
6
Single Unit 2-Axle
19
19
15
21
24
Single Unit 3-Axle
6
14
17
18
13
Truck / Trailer
5
2
4
4
1
Truck (Bobtail)
3
1
2
0
1
Semi-Trailer (Tractor-Trailer)
29
30
29
31
55
Doubles
2
1
0
0
0
Triples
0
0
0
0
0
Heavy Truck
1
3
0
1
0
Other
42
48
44
32
48
TOTAL
850
951
874
790
829
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CHARACTER OF ROAD
Fatal Crashes
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Straight and Level
258
281
269
262
295
Straight and Grade
58
57
45
34
45
Straight at Hillcrest
3
9
9
7
3
Curve and Level
61
74
55
68
55
Curve and Grade
44
53
56
35
38
Curve at Hillcrest
2
3
5
3
3
103
109
114
99
84
1
0
0
0
0
530
586
553
508
523
Road Character
Intersection
Other
TOTAL
ROAD DESIGNATION
Fatal Crashes
Road Designation
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Interstate
50
45
38
39
36
State
179
192
199
174
191
County
146
178
162
166
162
Municipal
105
113
100
99
86
Toll Roads
48
57
52
30
48
Other
2
1
2
0
0
530
586
553
508
523
TOTAL
NOTE: US roadways are included in the State Highway column. *Other roadways include State, County and Municipal
Parks and Institutions and US Government Property.
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AGE OF DRIVERS
Fatal Crashes
Age of Driver
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
3
2
4
2
Age 17
16
17
10
10
0
7
18 - 20
48
62
54
36
51
21 - 24
74
87
84
67
66
25 - 29
90
101
87
79
87
30 - 39
135
131
148
121
133
40 - 49
135
149
136
124
113
50 - 64
154
189
171
147
198
65 and over
118
126
118
150
114
Unknown*
TOTAL
25
15
11
16
20
798
879
823
752
789
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Male
568
648
608
551
559
Female
206
215
203
183
210
Unknown
24
16
12
18
20
TOTAL
798
879
823
752
789
16 and under
SEX OF DRIVERS
Fatal Crashes
Sex of Driver
* Unknown includes hit-and-run and parked vehicle crashes where driver information is not known or applicable.
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WHAT DRIVERS WERE DOING
Fatal Crashes
Driver Pre-Crash Action
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
529
588
570
524
558
0
9
10
7
8
Making Left Turn
57
62
58
55
41
Making U Turn
2
4
2
5
2
Starting From Parked
1
3
1
1
0
Starting In Traffic
11
7
11
4
11
Slowing or Stopping
25
12
17
13
21
Stopped in Traffic
24
39
19
21
36
Parking
1
1
1
0
1
Parked
1
3
5
4
3
Changing Lanes
21
16
17
18
14
Entering Traffic Lane
3
0
2
5
5
Backing
4
4
3
5
4
Driverless / Moving
0
0
0
0
0
Passing
8
12
11
8
8
104
110
88
76
67
Driving on Shoulder
2
3
5
1
2
Right Turn on Red
0
0
0
0
0
Other
3
5
2
3
4
Unknown
2
1
1
2
4
798
879
823
752
789
Going Straight Ahead
Making Right Turn
Negotiating Curve
TOTAL
WHAT PEDESTRIANS WERE DOING
Fatal Crashes
Pedestrian Pre-Crash Action
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Crossing at Marked Crosswalk
27
20
38
22
26
Crossing at Unmarked Crosswalk
6
7
8
12
19
Crossing Where Prohibited
53
61
55
55
57
Other Pedestrian Action in Roadway
32
24
31
19
33
Pedestrian Off Of Roadway
7
4
8
4
6
Other Pedestrian Action
16
27
23
20
29
TOTAL
141
143
163
132
170
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CONTRIBUTING CIRCUMSTANCES
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Unsafe Speed
83
119
98
82
70
Driver Inattention
130
177
175
165
190
Failed to Obey Traffic Control
38
41
39
39
27
Failed to Yield Right of Way
47
50
54
51
37
Improper Lane Change
14
7
6
6
9
Improper Passing
6
11
6
3
5
Failed to Use Turn Signal
0
0
0
0
0
Improper Turn
5
8
4
5
2
Following Too Closely
1
7
4
4
2
Unsafe Backing
3
3
2
3
3
Improper Vehicle Lights
1
0
3
0
0
Traveling Wrong Way
5
6
6
8
6
Improper Parking
0
0
1
0
0
Failure to Keep Right
64
37
33
48
51
Other Driver Action
45
28
28
22
27
Mechanical Failure
2
3
6
2
4
Road / Environmental Factor
7
6
5
6
9
Pedestrian Violation
112
111
126
101
133
Pedalcyclist Violation
8
13
9
10
7
571
627
605
555
582
Contributing Circumstances
TOTAL
NOTE: In some crashes, alcohol and/or drug involvement may have contributed to the crash, however other driving
actions are the proximate cause of the crash. For a detailed analysis of alcohol and drug related crashes, see the
Alcohol Factor Report on Page 10.
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SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FATALITIES
The Interstate Highway System of New Jersey is 100% completed, with 420.32 miles open to the motoring public.
During 2014, the death rate averaged 5.42 deaths per month and 1 death for every 6.47 miles of highway. A concise
analysis of victim classification, alcohol involvement, driver ages, contributing circumstances and manner of collision
is outlined on the following page.
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY MILEAGE
Highway Number
Mileage Open
Fatal Crashes by Highway
I-76
3.04
0
I-78
67.83
10
I-80
68.35
8
I-95
86.73
23
I-195
34.17
0
I-278
2.00
0
I-280
17.85
5
I-287
67.54
6
I-295
68.06
7
I-676
4.75
0
TOTAL
420.32
59
I-95 includes sections of the New Jersey Turnpike.
ALCOHOL/DRUG INVOLVEMENT
Of the 11 pedalcyclist fatalities, 11 were tested. Of those 11 tested, 0 tested positive for drugs only, 2 tested positive for
alcohol only and 1 tested positive for alcohol and drugs. 7 were negative for alcohol and/or drugs. and 0 were not tested.
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FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASHES
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Motorcycle Crashes
69
90
76
54
60
Fatalities
72
94
78
56
61
Classification of Victim
Age of Drivers
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
16 & under
0
0
0
0
0
17 - 20
2
7
2
5
0
21 - 30
25
33
23
13
16
31 - 40
10
18
16
9
11
Over 40
30
33
30
28
32
TOTAL
67
91
71
55
59
12
15
13
17
11
5
12
4
6
7
Opposite Direction - Head On/Angular
11
4
11
1
3
Opposite Direction - Left/U-Turn
12
12
13
5
12
Fixed Object
20
30
17
6
17
Pedestrian
0
0
1
0
1
Other*
3
3
6
4
1
Sideswipe
4
4
2
4
5
Overturned
2
10
9
11
3
69
90
76
54
60
TOTAL
2012
2013
2014
Drivers
67
91
71
55
59
Passengers
5
3
6
1
2
TOTAL
72
94
77
56
61
'10 '11 '12 '13 '14
'10 '11 '12 '13 '14
Same Direction - Rear End
2011
Contributing Circumstances
Manner of Collision
Angle
2010
**Includes
Includes 11 Animal
Animal In
in Roadway
Roadway Crash
Crash.and 1 Struck Parked
Vehicle Crash.
Unsafe Speed
19
34
27
20
16
Driver Inattention
13
27
13
12
13
Improper Lane Change
1
0
0
2
2
Improper Passing
1
3
3
0
1
Failed to Use Turn Signal
0
0
0
0
0
Following Too Closely
0
1
1
1
1
Failure to Keep Right
6
0
2
2
1
Mechanical Failure
0
0
0
0
0
Road/Environmental Factor
0
0
1
1
2
Pedestrian Violation
0
0
1
0
0
Pedalcyclist Violation
0
0
0
0
0
Other/Unknown
0
8
7
7
4
No Improper Driving
27
18
17
10
19
TOTAL
67
91
72
55
59
Victim Alcohol Factors
.01% - .03%
.04% - .07%
.08% - .10%
.11% & over
Negative
No Test
TOTAL
Drivers
2
3
3
16
29
6
59
Passengers
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
TOTAL
2
3
3
16
30
7
61
5 deceased drivers and 0 passengers tested positive for alcohol and drugs (Illicit & Medication). 6 deceased drivers
and 1 passengers tested positive for drugs (Illicit & Medication) alone.
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FATAL TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASHES
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Tractor-Trailer Crashes
29
26
28
28
44
Fatalities
29
28
32
34
48
Manner of Collision
Victim Classification
'10 '11 '12 '13 '14
Angle
2
2
4
0
2
Same Direction - Rear End
8
4
9
7
Opposite Direction - Head On/Angular
3
4
1
Opposite Direction - Left/U-Turn
1
1
Fixed Object
3
Pedestrian
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Drivers
4
4
3
4
6
21
Passengers
0
0
0
0
1
5
3
TOTAL
4
4
3
4
7
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
6
4
3
5
Other
4
4
2
3
6
Sideswipe
2
2
2
6
4
Overturned
2
2
1
0
0
29
26
28
28
44
TOTAL
Tractor-Trailer Contributing Circumstances
Other Victim Classifications
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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WOODSTOWN
WOODSTOWN
A.C.E.
BRIDGETON
BUENA VISTA
BUENA VISTA
WOODSTOWN
BUENA VISTA
BELLMAWR
PORT NORRIS
BRIDGETON
BUENA VISTA
WOODSTOWN
WOODSTOWN
BELLMAWR
BUENA VISTA
BELLMAWR
BRIDGETON
SH 40
I-295
EXPRESSWAY
SH 49
SH 50
CR 655
SH 40
CR 671
SH 55
LUMMIS MILL RD
CR 626
CR 540
CR 611
CR 659
I-295
SH 322
SH 55
CR 613
WOODSTOWN
A.C.E.
PORT NORRIS
BELLMAWR
WOODBINE
WOODBINE
PORT NORRIS
WOODBINE
WOODSTOWN
PORT NORRIS
WOODSTOWN
WOODBINE
PORT NORRIS
PORT NORRIS
BRIDGETON
A.C.E.
PORT NORRIS
WOODSTOWN
WOODSTOWN
BELLMAWR
BELLMAWR
WOODSTOWN
A.C.E.
PORT NORRIS
CR 540
EXPRESSWAY
SH 49
SH 55
CR 619
SH 9
CR 670
SH 50
CR 657
SH 55
SH 49
SH 49
SH 49
SH 55
CR 670
EXPRESSWAY
SH 55
CR 603
CR 672
I-295
I-295
I-295
EXPRESSWAY
SH 47
ALLOWAY TWSP
HAMILTON TWSP
MAURICE RIVER TWSP
DEPTFORD TWSP
UPPER TWSP
UPPER TWSP
FAIRFIELD TWSP
UPPER TWSP
ALLOWAY TWSP
VINELAND CITY
QUINTON TWSP
UPPER TWSP
MAURICE RIVER TWSP
VINELAND CITY
FAIRFIELD TWSP
GLOUCESTER TWSP
VINELAND CITY
PILESGROVE TWSP
PILESGROVE TWSP
GREENWICH TWSP
CHERRY HILL TWSP
LOGAN TWSP
HAMMONTON TOWN
MAURICE RIVER TWSP
SALEM
ATLANTIC
CUMBERLAND
GLOUCESTER
CAPE MAY
CAPE MAY
CUMBERLAND
CAPE MAY
SALEM
CUMBERLAND
SALEM
CAPE MAY
CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND
CAMDEN
CUMBERLAND
SALEM
SALEM
GLOUCESTER
CAMDEN
GLOUCESTER
ATLANTIC
CUMBERLAND
WOODBRIDGE TWSP
PARSIPPANY-TROY HIL
ROSELAND BORO
FRANKLIN TWSP
WATCHUNG BORO
FRANKFORD TWSP
HOPE TWSP
SUMMIT CITY
EAST ORANGE CITY
READINGTON TWSP
BERNARDS TWSP
SANDYSTON TWSP
WAYNE TWSP
EAST ORANGE CITY
PARSIPPANY-TROY HIL
EAST ORANGE CITY
LIVINGSTON TWSP
ROCKAWAY TWSP
NEWARK CITY
HAMPTON TWSP
POHATCONG TWSP
SADDLE BROOK TWSP
KINNELON BORO
WANAQUE BORO
UNION TWSP
WARREN TWSP
HOPE TWSP
EDISON TWSP
BELLMAWR BORO
SECAUCUS TOWN
ROBBINSVILLE TWSP
NEWARK CITY
LEONIA BORO
LINDEN CITY
NEWARK CITY
KEARNY TOWN
EAST GREENWICH TWSP
CRANBURY TWSP
CARLSTADT BORO
JERSEY CITY
KEARNY TOWN
HUDSON
JERSEY CITY
6.2
118.6 RIDGEFIELD PARK TWS BERGEN
75.3 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWS MIDDLESEX
UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
DEFECTIVE LIGHTS
PEDESTRIAN VIOLATION
DRIVER INATTENTION
UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
TROOP C
HAMILTON-SUB
KINGWOOD
HAMILTON-SUB
RED LION
KINGWOOD
BORDENTOWN
SH 72
03/15/2014 1538 RED LION
NEW RD
03/23/2014 0032 RED LION
04/13/2014 1722 HAMILTON-SUB ROBBINSVILLERED LION
BORDENTOWN
HAMILTON-SUB
HAMILTON-SUB
BORDENTOWN
RED LION
TUCKERTON
RED LION
RED LION