Woodbridge Township, NJ (March 30, 2026) – Three people were injured in a traffic collision near Route 1 South and Ford Avenue in Woodbridge Township on Sunday, March 29. Emergency crews responded to the scene just after midnight, at approximately 12:26 a.m.
One of those hurt was initially unresponsive but later regained responsiveness at the scene. The conditions of all three people involved have not been fully confirmed in early reports.
No details about the vehicles involved or what led to the crash have been released at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Risks Do Late-Night Crashes Along New Jersey’s Route 1 Present?
Route 1 is one of New Jersey’s busiest and most heavily traveled corridors, running through dense commercial and residential areas across multiple counties. Late-night crashes along this route can be particularly serious because traffic signals and road conditions that are manageable during daytime hours become harder to judge in low-light conditions. Intersections where side streets meet high-speed arterial roads like Route 1 are among the most dangerous points along the corridor.
When one person at a crash scene is unresponsive, it typically signals that significant force was involved in the impact. Multiple injuries in a single collision on a road like Route 1 in Middlesex County often reflect the higher speeds at which vehicles travel on this type of arterial highway. Emergency crews responding to late-night calls on busy state routes face additional challenges, including reduced visibility and the possibility of secondary incidents from passing traffic.
