Pedro Carmona

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May 19, 2026, 11:05 AM

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A new report from LendingTree has crunched the numbers to find out which town actually has the worst drivers.

According to the data, Old Bridge is officially home to the worst drivers in New Jersey. On the flip side, Camden claims bragging rights for the state's safest motorists.

To determine the rankings, analysts evaluated the total number of driving incidents — including accidents, DUIs, speeding tickets and citations — per 1,000 drivers in individual municipalities across the state.

Old Bridge took the top spot for the highest incident rate, narrowly beating out Ocean County neighbors Brick and Lakewood.

Here are the five cities where drivers racked up the most incidents per 1,000 residents:

1. Old Bridge (83.3)

2. Brick (81.0)

3. Lakewood (79.7)

4. East Orange (74.0)

5. Piscataway (71.0)

Interestingly, several of New Jersey’s largest, most densely populated cities topped the list for the safest drivers. Despite navigating heavy urban traffic, Camden, Newark, and Jersey City residents recorded the lowest incident rates in the state.

Here are the top five cities with the best drivers:

1. Camden (46.6)

2. Newark (50.4)

3. Jersey City (52.5)

4. Paterson (53.3)

5. Passaic (56.5)

The study went beyond geography to look at age groups and vehicle brands, uncovering some stark trends among New Jersey motorists.

The data shows that Gen Z motorists are by far the riskiest on New Jersey roads. Drivers in this age bracket recorded a massive 103.6 incidents per 1,000 drivers—making them more than twice as likely to have an incident compared to all other age groups combined.

What you drive might also say something about how you drive. The study found that Ram drivers are statistically the worst behind the wheel in New Jersey, while Chrysler drivers walked away with the title of the state's best.

For a full look at the municipal breakdown and methodology, you can read the complete LendingTree New Jersey Driver Report.