The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New Jersey followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in New Jersey, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Trenton, Asbury Park and Lakewood Township. Out of the three cities, Trenton and Lakewood Township do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trenton rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lakewood Township peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in New Jersey fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in New Jersey was the 21st-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, street construction in New Jersey has become more disconnected. New Jersey ranked 22nd in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in New Jersey is Point Pleasant with an SNDi of 4.72, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Trenton with an SNDi of 2.05, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Trenton, Point Pleasant

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in New Jersey rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in New Jersey, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Trenton, Asbury Park and Lakewood Township. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in New Jersey follow the same region trend.

To date, New Jersey is the 20th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, the street network in New Jersey has become more disconnected. New Jersey ranked 22nd in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 22nd in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.