Negligent Drivers Cannot Stop Crashing Into Buildings in New Jersey

Vehicles continue to smash into buildings across New Jersey, and several of these crashes have occurred within the past few weeks and days. Drivers who crash into buildings are often distracted, intoxicated, speeding, or reckless. Some of these recent incidents have led to arrests, highlighting the fact that negligent motorists are endangering people within homes and businesses. What can you do if you were injured by a vehicle that smashed through your door? What if you were injured in a storefront crash? Can a New Jersey auto accident lawyer help you pursue justice and compensation?

Car Crashes into New Jersey Home, Causing Major Fire

 A car crashing into a home is dangerous enough, but things become much more hazardous when the vehicle sparks a fire within that residence. This is exactly what happened in April of 2025 when an out-of-control driver careened into a home in Manalapan. The crash occurred at about 5:00 AM, and the wrecked pickup truck quickly sparked an inferno after smashing through the residence.

Neighbors flocked to the scene and pulled the driver out of the vehicle before the fire could claim their life. A woman and a dog were inside the home when the collision occurred, but they managed to escape unharmed. First responders deployed to the scene quickly, as they feared the pickup truck might have hit a gas line. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, although it is difficult to imagine how a responsible driver could lose control and crash so spectacularly in a residential neighborhood at 5:00 AM.

Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Apartment Building

Also in April, a man was arrested after crashing a moving truck into an apartment building in Cherry Hill. The collision was so severe that over 12 people were rushed out of the building by first responders. The truck caused a gas leak in the building, and first responders were concerned about a potential explosion.

The truck driver was arrested after the incident and charged with simple assault, implying that the crash might have been intentional. He was also charged with “risking widespread injury,” according to ABC News. That being said, the local police are tight-lipped about what caused the truck to crash into the apartment complex, and an investigation is now underway.

Another Car Crashes Into East Orange Apartment Complex

At around the same time, a similar incident played out in East Orange. Police say that a car crashed into an apartment complex and destroyed their electrical box, causing them to lose power and heat for ten days straight. Police say that a 39-year-old woman was behind the wheel, and she was learning how to drive. For whatever reason, she steered directly into the electrical box and sent it toppling over sideways.

While there was no mention of criminal charges, several homeowners are trying to file a claim against the driver’s insurance to pay for the necessary repairs and damages.

Car Crashes into Business in Cranford

Also in April, a vehicle crashed into a Cranford business. There is little information about this crash other than the fact that the business in question provided real estate services. The cause of the crash is also unknown, and authorities did not reveal whether there had been any injuries.

Teen Driver Crashes Into Medical Building

Last month, a teen driver crashed into a medical building in Metuchen. The teen suffered minor injuries, and no one was inside the medical office at the time of the crash. However, this situation could have been much worse, and the building was heavily damaged by the collision. Images from the scene show the teen’s car completely flipped over, with one side protruding into the front windows. The front walkway area also seems to be heavily damaged. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but police say the teen had a valid license.

Can a New Jersey Auto Accident Lawyer Help?

A New Jersey auto accident lawyer may be able to help if you were injured by a reckless driver who crashed into a building. These incidents are becoming far too common in the Garden State, and you have every right to consider your legal options as you recover from your injuries. It may be possible to file an injury claim against the driver responsible, and this can provide compensation for medical expenses, missed earnings, and various non-economic damages. To learn more about your legal options, contact Lependorf & Silverstein at your earliest convenience.