East Brunswick, NJ (August 7, 2026) – One person suffered minor injuries on Wednesday afternoon in a two-car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. The crash was reported at about 1:38 p.m. on August 5 at milepost 77.8 on the southbound Turnpike.
A Honda passenger car traveling south struck a Freightliner tractor-trailer parked on the right shoulder, according to the preliminary investigation. The Honda driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The available report did not provide the driver’s identity or additional details about the circumstances leading to the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver, and we hope for a quick recovery.
What to Know About Crashes Involving Parked Tractor-Trailers
A vehicle striking a parked tractor-trailer can result in significant damage because of the size and weight difference between the vehicles. The severity of injuries can depend on speed, the point of contact, and whether occupants are properly restrained.
Drivers traveling on highways should remain alert to vehicles stopped on shoulders. Moving over when safe and maintaining a reasonable speed can provide additional time to react to a disabled or parked vehicle.
Truck drivers may stop on a highway shoulder when necessary, but the location can create a hazard for passing traffic. Drivers approaching a stopped tractor-trailer should avoid distractions and watch carefully for vehicles entering or leaving the shoulder.
Seat belts remain an important safety measure for everyone inside a passenger vehicle. Proper restraint use can reduce the risk of serious harm during a highway crash.
