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New Jersey in 2013
Deaths 542Fatal crashes 508Per 100,000 6.1US deaths 32,893
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 2013.
In 2013, 542 people died in 508 fatal crashes in New Jersey, 6.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll fell 8% from 589 in 2012 to 542 in 2013.
New Jersey accounted for 1.6% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
23% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2012 and the nation
| Measure | New Jersey 2013 | New Jersey 2012 | United States 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 542 | 589 | 32,893 |
| Fatal crashes | 508 | 553 | 30,202 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.1 | 6.7 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 23% | 26% | 30% |
Counties in 2013
Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 50 | 52 | 5.8 | 532 |
| Ocean County | 43 | 49 | 7.4 | 423 |
| Atlantic County | 40 | 42 | 15.0 | 385 |
| Essex County | 37 | 40 | 4.5 | 470 |
| Bergen County | 36 | 37 | 3.8 | 368 |
| Mercer County | 28 | 36 | 9.2 | 266 |
| Burlington County | 35 | 35 | 7.4 | 445 |
| Camden County | 29 | 31 | 5.8 | 448 |
| Passaic County | 27 | 28 | 5.3 | 262 |
| Monmouth County | 26 | 27 | 4.2 | 413 |
| Gloucester County | 26 | 26 | 8.3 | 362 |
| Morris County | 23 | 25 | 4.8 | 234 |
| Cumberland County | 24 | 24 | 15.4 | 250 |
| Somerset County | 19 | 19 | 5.3 | 196 |
| Union County | 18 | 18 | 3.0 | 302 |
| Hudson County | 13 | 15 | 2.0 | 234 |
| Salem County | 8 | 9 | 13.7 | 145 |
| Warren County | 8 | 9 | 8.0 | 119 |
| Hunterdon County | 7 | 9 | 6.8 | 75 |
| Sussex County | 6 | 6 | 4.1 | 107 |
| Cape May County | 5 | 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 2013?
542 people in 508 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 6.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in New Jersey had the most crash deaths in 2013?
Middlesex County with 52 deaths in 50 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2013 compare with 2012 in New Jersey?
542 deaths against 589 in 2012 (+-8%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.