North Augusta, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Augusta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Augusta compares with South Carolina
North Augusta against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Augusta stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Augusta | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, North Augusta is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in North Augusta: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Augusta: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
North Augusta has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Augusta is I-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-520 (4), SR-28 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for North Augusta fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in North Augusta
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| I-520 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-221500 | 1 |
| Deans Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Gordon Highway | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Augusta) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 73 |
| Edgefield Rd | 7 |
| Atomic Rd | 5 |
| Old Jackson Hwy | 5 |
| Sand Bar Ferry Rd | 5 |
| Interstate 20 4Wb | 3 |
| Interstate 20 7Wb | 2 |
| Old Aiken Rd | 2 |
North Augusta at a glance
| Population | 26,395 |
| Land area | 21.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,233 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North Augusta 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 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | — | — | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | — | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 27 | +12% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 2010s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Augusta
How common are truck crashes in North Augusta?
330 truck crashes have been reported in North Augusta since 2015, with 8 deaths and 169 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Augusta?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Augusta since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Augusta?
January has the most truck crashes in North Augusta, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Augusta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in North Augusta since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Augusta compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, North Augusta has 110.2 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Augusta?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.