Lakewood Drivers 14.5% More Likely to Die in Fatal Crash Than New Jersey Average, Study Finds

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and drivers in Lakewood face a significantly higher lifetime risk of dying in a traffic crash than the average New Jersey resident, according to a newly released traffic fatality analysis that examined crash data nationwide. The report found Lakewood drivers and passengers face roughly a 1 in 165 chance of dying in a car crash during their lifetime — about 14% higher than...