Hilda, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hilda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hilda 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Bamberg County is lower 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Bamberg County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hilda 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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hilda since 2015: US-278 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bamberg County.
Route planning tips for Hilda fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bamberg County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bamberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 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 |
Hilda at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29042) | $41,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29042) | $86,461 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hilda
How many truck accidents are there in Hilda?
Bamberg County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hilda?
The worst month is January: 12.9% of truck crashes in Bamberg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hilda?
Since 2015, Bamberg County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hilda compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bamberg County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hilda?
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.