Bamberg, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bamberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bamberg and Bamberg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bamberg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bamberg County compares with South Carolina
Bamberg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bamberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bamberg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× 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) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Bamberg County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Bamberg County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Bamberg County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Bamberg since 2015, this page uses Bamberg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 12.9% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bamberg since 2015 were spread across roads: US-601 (1) and US-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bamberg County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bamberg fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bamberg County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bamberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bamberg County) |
|---|---|
| Heritage Hwy | 9 |
| Main Hwy | 5 |
| Carolina Hwy | 5 |
| Broxton Bridge Rd | 5 |
| Cannon Bridge Rd | 3 |
| Country Club Rd | 3 |
| Freedom Rd | 3 |
| Char Augusta Rd | 2 |
Bamberg at a glance
| Population | 2,943 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 823 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29003) | $52,624 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29003) | $107,169 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bamberg 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 | 15 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bamberg
How many truck crashes happen in Bamberg?
Bamberg County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bamberg?
January has the most truck crashes in Bamberg County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bamberg?
Since 2015, Bamberg County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bamberg compared with South Carolina?
Bamberg County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bamberg?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.