Crusher Run vs Recycled Asphalt

Crusher Run

Dense blend of crushed stone and stone dust ranging from 1.5" down to fine particles. The fines fill voids between larger stones, creating a surface that self-compacts into an exceptionally firm, stable base. Crusher run is the most popular single-material solution for driveways and parking areas.

Recycled Asphalt

Recycled asphalt is made from reclaimed asphalt pavement that has been crushed and screened. When compacted, it hardens over time as residual asphalt binder reactivates, creating a durable and cost-effective driving surface.

Crusher Run

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Parking areas
• ✓ Road base
• ✓ Foundation sub-base
• ✓ Backfill
• ✓ Equipment pads

Recycled Asphalt

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Parking areas
• ✓ Rural roads
• ✓ Access roads

Crusher Run

• + Self-compacts into an extremely stable surface
• + Single-layer application (no need for multiple grades)
• + Excellent load-bearing capacity
• + Affordable and widely available
• + Fines lock stones together to resist shifting

• − Not decorative — utilitarian gray appearance
• − Can become muddy if drainage is poor
• − Dusty in dry conditions
• − Tracks onto paved surfaces
• − Requires compaction equipment for best results

Recycled Asphalt

• + Very affordable
• + Compacts into a hard surface
• + Less dust than gravel
• + Reuses existing materials

• − Can soften in extreme heat
• − Dark color absorbs heat
• − Limited availability in some regions

Crusher Run

Mix of angular crushed stone from 1.5" down to fine stone dust. The blend of sizes is what makes it self-compacting. Color is typically gray or blue-gray depending on source rock. Sometimes called "crusher run" because it's the raw output of a stone crusher.

Recycled Asphalt

Crushed asphalt pieces typically under 1 inch. Black or dark gray in color.