Traffic & Transit

Crash Blocks Part Of Route 37 In Toms River: Sheriff

The sheriff's office is urging motorists to avoid the area and warning them to expect delays.

Traffic delays are happening in the area of a crash on Route 37 on Saturday evening.
Traffic delays are happening in the area of a crash on Route 37 on Saturday evening. (Karen Wall/Patch)

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A motor vehicle crash has disrupted traffic on Route 37 on Saturday evening, the Ocean County sheriff's office said.

In a Nixle alert, the sheriff's office said the crash was in the area of Peter Avenue, which is just east of Stop & Shop.

Traffic is delayed in both directions through the area and the sheriff's office is urging motorists to avoid the area.

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