NJ interstates with the most fatal crashes

Across 75 fatal crashes, 80 individuals lost their lives on interstate highways in New Jersey in 2021, according to the latest report released by the New Jersey State Police.

In that year, there was one death per every 5.25 miles of interstate roadway, the report says.

The deaths included 52 drivers, 14 passengers, 13 pedestrians, and one cyclist, according to the data.

Below is a list of the interstates in New Jersey that experienced the highest number of fatal crashes in 2021. Some interstates are much longer than others.

I-80 (Warren, Sussex, Morris, Essex, Passaic, Bergen counties)

68.35 miles
10 fatal crashes

I-287 (Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Passaic, Bergen counties)

67.54 miles
10 fatal crashes

I-78 (Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Essex, Hudson counties)

67.83  miles
11 fatal crashes

I-95/Turnpike (Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Hudson, Bergen counties)

86.73 miles
14 fatal crashes

I-295/Turnpike (Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Mercer counties)

68.06 miles
19 fatal crashes

Dino Flammia is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com

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