Since November 2024, I’ve been distilling Princeton Police crash investigation reports into monthly summaries for TAPinto Princeton Community News. I also dive deeper at times, expanding those reports into longer stories with fresh reporting.
In November 2025, a pedestrian was struck on a Princeton crosswalk, an e-scooter hit a car, and a self-drive mode went badly wrong.
In October 2025, crash documents include 3 head-on collisions involving drivers charged with DWI, and one 95-year-old, making his 2nd “crash” appearance.
In September 2025, a pedestrian and a bicyclist were struck by cars in crosswalks, plus other scary encounters.
In August 2025, cars struck 3 pedestrians in crosswalks, 1 cyclist in a bike lane; and we had a driver in the drink
In July 2025, no Princeton pedestrians or bicyclists were struck by cars, but there were plenty of fender benders and one road ‘moving’ before the driver’s eyes.
In June 2025, 4 pedestrians and1 bicylist were hit by cars.
In May 2025, 3 pedestrians and 2 bicyclists were hit by cars.
In April 2025, no Princeton pedestrians or cyclists were struck by cars but there was plenty of risky driving.
In March 2025, there were 2 pedestrian fatalities and 2 more pedestrians were struck by cars in Princeton crosswalks.
In February 2025, 1 pedestrian and 1 skateboarder were struck by cars on Princeton streets, plus drivers ran red lights and failed to yield.
In January 2025, 3 pedestrians were struck in Princeton crosswalks; there were also 7 weather-related crashes plus 1 lovelorn reckless driver.
In December 2024, 2 pedestrians were hit by cars in Princeton crosswalks; 2 bicyclists and 1 scooter rider were also struck by cars; 6 drivers ran stop signs and there were 6 crashes due to weather.
In November 2024, Princeton police reported 2 pedestrians and 2 bicyclists were struck by cars while 20 parked cars were hit by other cars.
Carolyn Jones 