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New Jersey in 2009
Deaths 584Fatal crashes 550Per 100,000 6.7US deaths 33,883
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 2009.
In 2009, 584 people died in 550 fatal crashes in New Jersey, 6.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.0 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2008 (590) and 2009 (584).
New Jersey accounted for 1.7% of the 33,883 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
24.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2008 and the nation
| Measure | New Jersey 2009 | New Jersey 2008 | United States 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 584 | 590 | 33,883 |
| Fatal crashes | 550 | 555 | 30,862 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.7 | 6.8 | 11.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 25% | 27% | 33% |
Counties in 2009
Every county with a fatal crash in 2009, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | 57 | 63 | 9.5 | 423 |
| Middlesex County | 44 | 48 | 5.4 | 532 |
| Burlington County | 43 | 48 | 10.1 | 445 |
| Atlantic County | 41 | 43 | 15.4 | 385 |
| Essex County | 40 | 42 | 4.8 | 470 |
| Camden County | 37 | 42 | 7.9 | 448 |
| Union County | 38 | 41 | 6.9 | 302 |
| Monmouth County | 34 | 34 | 5.3 | 413 |
| Cumberland County | 27 | 28 | 18.0 | 250 |
| Bergen County | 25 | 26 | 2.7 | 368 |
| Passaic County | 23 | 26 | 4.9 | 262 |
| Gloucester County | 22 | 22 | 7.1 | 362 |
| Hudson County | 22 | 22 | 3.0 | 234 |
| Mercer County | 21 | 22 | 5.6 | 266 |
| Morris County | 18 | 18 | 3.4 | 234 |
| Salem County | 13 | 14 | 21.3 | 145 |
| Somerset County | 13 | 13 | 3.6 | 196 |
| Warren County | 9 | 9 | 8.0 | 119 |
| Cape May County | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 114 |
| Hunterdon County | 8 | 8 | 6.1 | 75 |
| Sussex County | 7 | 7 | 4.7 | 107 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in New Jersey in 2009?
584 people in 550 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2009 file, or 6.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in New Jersey had the most crash deaths in 2009?
Ocean County with 63 deaths in 57 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2009 compare with 2008 in New Jersey?
584 deaths against 590 in 2008 (+-1%). Nationally the 2009 total was 33,883.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2009 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.