Woodbridge Township, NJ (March 13, 2026) – A motor vehicle accident with reported injuries was reported on Thursday, March 12, at the intersection of US-1 North and Ford Avenue in Woodbridge Township. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene in the early evening hours to provide medical assistance.
The number of people hurt, and the extent of their injuries, have not been confirmed at this time.
The incident remains under review by authorities, and additional details will be released as they become available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Makes the US-1 Corridor in New Jersey a High-Risk Road for Crashes?
US Route 1 is one of the most heavily traveled roads in New Jersey, running through densely populated areas, including Woodbridge Township. The corridor mixes high-speed through traffic with local access points, shopping centers, and side streets, creating frequent opportunities for vehicle conflicts. Intersections along Route 1 where local roads like Ford Avenue cross the highway are particularly prone to crashes due to the speed differential between merging and through traffic.
New Jersey has made ongoing efforts to improve safety along the Route 1 corridor through signage upgrades, signal timing adjustments, and lane configuration changes. Despite these measures, the sheer volume of vehicles using the road each day keeps crash rates elevated compared to most other state highways. Evening hours tend to bring additional risk as visibility decreases and driver fatigue begins to set in for those commuting home.
