Iva, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iva: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iva 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 |
Abbeville County has lower values than South Carolina for 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).
Iva at a glance: SR-28 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Iva since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Abbeville County. They injured 58 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Iva since 2015; patterns below come from Abbeville County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
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 Iva is SR-28, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-156 (1), SR-185 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Iva fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-28 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 |
Iva at a glance
| Population | 1,191 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29655) | $51,395 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29655) | $161,430 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iva
How many truck accidents are there in Iva?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Abbeville County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Iva?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Iva: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Iva?
The worst month is August: 14.5% of truck crashes in Abbeville County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Iva?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Abbeville County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Iva compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Abbeville County has 28.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Iva?
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.