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New Jersey in 2010
Deaths 556Fatal crashes 530Per 100,000 6.3US deaths 32,999
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 2010.
In 2010, 556 people died in 530 fatal crashes in New Jersey, 6.3 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 584 in 2009 to 556 in 2010.
New Jersey accounted for 1.7% of the 32,999 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
26.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 2009 and the nation
| Measure | New Jersey 2010 | New Jersey 2009 | United States 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 556 | 584 | 32,999 |
| Fatal crashes | 530 | 550 | 30,296 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.3 | 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 26% | 25% | 32% |
Counties in 2010
Every county with a fatal crash in 2010, 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 | 53 | 54 | 8.1 | 423 |
| Monmouth County | 43 | 45 | 6.9 | 413 |
| Essex County | 40 | 41 | 4.7 | 470 |
| Camden County | 37 | 41 | 7.7 | 448 |
| Middlesex County | 37 | 37 | 4.2 | 532 |
| Bergen County | 36 | 37 | 3.8 | 368 |
| Burlington County | 33 | 34 | 7.2 | 445 |
| Union County | 28 | 29 | 4.9 | 302 |
| Somerset County | 27 | 29 | 8.1 | 196 |
| Hudson County | 24 | 25 | 3.4 | 234 |
| Morris County | 23 | 25 | 4.8 | 234 |
| Atlantic County | 22 | 24 | 8.6 | 385 |
| Cumberland County | 22 | 23 | 14.8 | 250 |
| Passaic County | 22 | 22 | 4.2 | 262 |
| Mercer County | 18 | 20 | 5.1 | 266 |
| Gloucester County | 19 | 19 | 6.1 | 362 |
| Hunterdon County | 12 | 12 | 9.1 | 75 |
| Salem County | 10 | 12 | 18.2 | 145 |
| Sussex County | 11 | 11 | 7.5 | 107 |
| Warren County | 9 | 11 | 9.8 | 119 |
| Cape May County | 4 | 5 | 5.3 | 114 |
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 2010?
556 people in 530 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2010 file, or 6.3 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in New Jersey had the most crash deaths in 2010?
Ocean County with 54 deaths in 53 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2010 compare with 2009 in New Jersey?
556 deaths against 584 in 2009 (+-5%). Nationally the 2010 total was 32,999.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2010 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.