Due West, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Due West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Due West and Abbeville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Abbeville County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Abbeville County compares with South Carolina
Abbeville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Abbeville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Abbeville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Abbeville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Due West at a glance: SR-252 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Due West: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Abbeville County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
Due West had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Abbeville County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Due West is SR-252, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-PITTS St (1), SR-185 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Due West fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-252 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Abbeville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-252 | 2 |
| CR-PITTS St | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Abbeville County) |
|---|---|
| Remount Rd | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| US-178 | 3 |
| Byp | 2 |
| Flat Rock Rd | 2 |
| Old Calhoun Falls Rd | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
Due West at a glance
| Population | 1,292 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 790 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29639) | $53,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29639) | $204,604 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Abbeville County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Due West
How many truck crashes happen in Due West?
Abbeville County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Due West?
SR-252 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Due West since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Due West?
Truck crashes in Abbeville County peak in August, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Due West?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Abbeville County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Due West compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Abbeville County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Due West?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.