Fairfax, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfax and Allendale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allendale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allendale County compares with South Carolina
Allendale County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allendale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allendale County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Allendale County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Allendale County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allendale County. They injured 85 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Fairfax since 2015; patterns below come from Allendale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairfax since 2015: US-278 (2) and US-301 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Allendale County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fairfax fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allendale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 2 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allendale County) |
|---|---|
| Burtons Ferry Hwy | 8 |
| Augusta Hwy | 5 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| Bufords Bridge Hwy | 4 |
| Barnwell Hwy | 3 |
| Confederate Hwy | 3 |
| Allendale-Fairfax Hwy | 2 |
| Barton Rd | 2 |
Fairfax at a glance
| Population | 1,389 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 419 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29827) | $40,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29827) | $71,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allendale 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfax
How many truck accidents are there in Fairfax?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Allendale County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfax?
Truck crashes in Allendale County peak in July, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfax?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allendale County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Fairfax compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Allendale County has 96.3 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairfax?
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.