Drivers in Jackson Township can expect to see more police on the roads over the next several months as part of a new effort to cut down on accidents.
The Jackson Township Police Department announced it will carry out increased traffic enforcement from April through September. The effort is funded through a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, known locally as the Crash Abatement and Tactics (C.A.T.) program.
The move comes after a year that saw a high number of crashes in the township. In 2025 alone, there were 1,629 motor vehicle accidents in Jackson. Of those, 29 involved serious injuries, and 11 were fatal.
Police say growing traffic in the area is a big factor, and that both enforcement and driver awareness are key to improving safety. Officers will be stationed in areas where crashes happen most often, keeping an eye out for common issues like speeding, running red lights, distracted driving, not wearing seatbelts, failing to yield, and driving under the influence.
Drivers who are pulled over may receive a ticket, or in some cases, a warning along with an explanation of why the behavior is dangerous.
The department says the goal is simple: prevent serious crashes and save lives by encouraging safer driving habits.
Residents with questions about traffic safety can reach out to the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
We know the rapid influx of new residents are the cause of increased traffic and accidents. Witnessed innumerable rolling stops yhrough lights and signage. Speeding ( whats the rush?). Turns on corners at speed resulting in opposite lane travel. My 2 lane rd is 30, seen 50 or better. Even a school bus from a Shul. Our 25mph rd suffers the same thing. Its a cut through for speeders
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Majority of those accidents were on cross street and white. If they would put a traffic light there , all would be fine . But instead they’re going with this “fundraiser”
I hope the police check for license, registration and insurance. There are people on the road here who never had a legitimate driving lesson, do not have a license or insurance. How do they acquire or purchase these expensive, huge SUVs without those mandated documents? And I hope they enforce the cell phone law. People with flip phones not hooked into hands free. They drive and look at their government issued flip phones. Seat belt laws and children in car seats should be enforced and This will all help.