Berkeley County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkeley County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley County compares with South Carolina
Berkeley County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Berkeley County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Berkeley County: I-26 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes in Berkeley County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkeley County. They injured 1,051 people and killed 58.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads in Berkeley County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-176 (7), US-17 (5) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Berkeley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 12 |
| US-176 | 7 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-402 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| I-526 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 72 |
| Clements Ferry Rd | 37 |
| Clements Ferry Road | 32 |
| Jedburg Rd | 30 |
| College Park Rd | 27 |
| State Rd | 23 |
| N Main St | 23 |
| College Park Road | 19 |
Berkeley County at a glance
| Population | 264,276 |
| Land area | 1,103.6 sq mi |
| Density | 239 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,024 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley 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 | 67 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 99 | +38% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 153 | +54% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 153. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Berkeley County
ZIP codes in Berkeley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Berkeley County
How many truck accidents are there in Berkeley County?
Since 2015, 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkeley County (1,051 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Berkeley County?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Berkeley County: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Berkeley County?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Berkeley County compare with South Carolina?
Berkeley County records 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berkeley County?
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.