635 People lost their lives on New Jersey roads in 2011
There were 594 fatal accidents on New Jersey highways, main streets and back roads that killed 635 people, making for a deadly 2011.
The Statehouse Bureau reports the 635 deaths of 2011 is the most since 2007.
The 2011 numbers were released Friday by New Jersey State Police.
According to the report, the majority of those who died were behind the wheel, 371, followed by 144 pedestrians, 103 passengers and 17 bicyclists.
The Statehouse Bureau says the State Police data shows the most fatal accidents and total deaths occurred in Middlesex County.
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