Recent Traffic Fatalities in Monmouth County
In Monmouth County, there have been a series of traffic-related fatalities spanning from January to February 2024. A total of 11 accidents were reported, resulting in 12 fatalities.
The incidents occurred across various municipalities within the county, involving drivers, passengers, pedalcyclists, and pedestrians.
- Ocean Township witnessed three separate incidents, with fatalities including two pedestrians and one driver.
- Aberdeen Township and Howell Township each reported two accidents, involving the deaths of two drivers and one passenger.
- Tinton Falls Borough experienced two incidents, resulting in one pedestrian and two vehicle occupants (one driver, one passenger) fatalities.
- Single fatalities occurred in Keansburg Borough, Freehold Township, and Neptune Township, affecting drivers and pedestrians.
The accidents predominantly took place on state highways and the Garden State Parkway, indicating high-traffic areas as significant risk zones.
Today, the Holmdel Police Department issued a statement regarding an uptick in the past week statewide.
“Within 1 week, the number of motor vehicle related fatalities in New Jersey increased from 81 to 96. That means over 7 days, motor vehicle crashes resulted in 15 fatalities; which is equivalent to 2 fatalities a day,” the department said. “The Goal Zero Campaign was created to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired/distracted driving. As a driver, you are responsible for your actions and those actions effect your passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. Save a life, don’t drive distracted/impaired.”