Car Accidents in Warren Township, NJ: Road Danger Statistics

NHTSA fatal-crash data 2020–2024 | 16,655 residents

Quick answer

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Warren Township, NJ recorded 8 traffic deaths in 7 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 9.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 62/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 62% of ranked US cities (#2 of 5 in New Jersey, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

62/100
Above Avg
Above-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

9.6
-22% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes 2020–2024

7
8 deaths (≈1.6/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS 2020–2024 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Warren Township, New Jersey?

Warren Township has a Road Danger Score of 62/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 7 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 8 people — 9.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Warren Township ranks #2 out of 5 ranked cities in New Jersey and #817 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 62% of ranked US cities.

The most distinctive factor in Warren Township's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.

What’s Behind Warren Township’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)

Share of the city’s 7 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Warren Township National Avg
Drinking driver involved 2 28.6% 25.9%
Speeding involved 2 28.6% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 3 42.9% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 4 57.1% 49.8%

Warren Township Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Warren Township, New Jersey from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.

YearTraffic Deaths
2024 3
2023 2
2022 1
2021 2
2020 0

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fatal car accidents happen in Warren Township, New Jersey?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Warren Township recorded 7 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 8 traffic deaths — an average of 1.6 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Warren Township?

Warren Township has a Road Danger Score of 62/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 62% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Warren Township?

Of Warren Township's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 29% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.

How many people die in car accidents in Warren Township each year?

An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in Warren Township across 2020–2024 (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

Is driving in Warren Township more dangerous than in other New Jersey cities?

Warren Township ranks #2 of 5 ranked New Jersey cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #817 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other New Jersey Cities

Car accidents in Lumberton Township
Deaths/100K: 10.8 Danger: 68/100
Car accidents in Perth Amboy
Deaths/100K: 5.0 Danger: 26/100
Car accidents in Plainfield
Deaths/100K: 3.9 Danger: 18/100
Car accidents in Springfield
Deaths/100K: 5.8 Danger: 35/100

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