The Most Dangerous Roads In New Jersey

New Jersey is a small state, but we have lots of people, which means lots of drivers are on the roadways around the Garden State.

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In simple terms, New Jersey has about 6.6 million licensed drivers. That means more than half the people in the state have a valid driver’s license and are legally allowed to drive.

Jersey's population is around nine million, driving is clearly a big part of everyday life in New Jersey, whether people are commuting to work, running errands, or traveling around the state.

I have been driving in New Jersey for about 44 years, and although it's a busy place to drive, luckily, knock on wood, I haven't had a serious accident.

According to new data out from iselect.com, the study by iSelect examined 129,825 fatal crashes across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., breaking them down by road type: interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and local streets. The findings show that 42% of fatal crashes nationwide occur on state highways, compared with 23% on U.S. highways, 18% on interstates, and 17% on local streets.

Where Fatal Crashes Happen Nationwide

• State highways: 42%
• U.S. highways: 23%
• Interstates: 18%
• Local streets: 17%

What Are The Most Dangerous Roads In New Jersey? 

According to iselect.com, "This analysis of the most dangerous states to drive in the U.S. uses data derived from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the federal government’s most comprehensive database on fatal motor vehicle crashes. This data was analyzed by state, city and by road to reveal where crashes have taken place in each state."