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New Jersey in 2008
Deaths 590Fatal crashes 555Per 100,000 6.8US deaths 37,423
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2008.
In 2008, 590 people died in 555 fatal crashes in New Jersey, 6.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 19% from 724 in 2007 to 590 in 2008.
New Jersey accounted for 1.6% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
26.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | New Jersey 2008 | New Jersey 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 590 | 724 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 555 | 674 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.8 | 8.3 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 27% | 36% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 21 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | 42 | 48 | 5.4 | 470 |
| Monmouth County | 45 | 47 | 7.3 | 413 |
| Middlesex County | 42 | 46 | 5.2 | 532 |
| Burlington County | 45 | 45 | 9.5 | 445 |
| Camden County | 42 | 44 | 8.2 | 448 |
| Ocean County | 37 | 38 | 5.7 | 423 |
| Union County | 35 | 38 | 6.4 | 302 |
| Gloucester County | 29 | 33 | 10.6 | 362 |
| Atlantic County | 30 | 31 | 11.1 | 385 |
| Hudson County | 25 | 28 | 3.8 | 234 |
| Morris County | 25 | 26 | 5.0 | 234 |
| Passaic County | 25 | 25 | 4.7 | 262 |
| Cumberland County | 23 | 23 | 14.8 | 250 |
| Bergen County | 22 | 23 | 2.4 | 368 |
| Mercer County | 20 | 22 | 5.6 | 266 |
| Salem County | 14 | 16 | 24.3 | 145 |
| Somerset County | 15 | 15 | 4.2 | 196 |
| Sussex County | 14 | 14 | 9.5 | 107 |
| Cape May County | 11 | 11 | 11.7 | 114 |
| Hunterdon County | 9 | 11 | 8.4 | 75 |
| Warren County | 5 | 6 | 5.4 | 119 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in New Jersey in 2008?
590 people in 555 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 6.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in New Jersey had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Essex County with 48 deaths in 42 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in New Jersey?
590 deaths against 724 in 2007 (+-19%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.