Goose Creek, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goose Creek: 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
13 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goose Creek compares with South Carolina
Goose Creek against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goose Creek stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goose Creek | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Goose Creek is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Goose Creek: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Goose Creek has recorded 292 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-526 (3), SR-642 (3) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Goose Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Goose Creek
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| I-526 | 3 |
| SR-642 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goose Creek) |
|---|---|
| College Park Road | 13 |
| Red Bank Road | 12 |
| Red Bank Rd | 11 |
| College Park Rd | 5 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| Cypress Gardens Road | 4 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| Old Highway 52 | 3 |
Goose Creek at a glance
| Population | 50,352 |
| Land area | 43.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29445) | $81,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29445) | $280,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goose Creek 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 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | — | — | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | — | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 19 | -39% | 5.0 |
In the 2010s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goose Creek
How common are truck crashes in Goose Creek?
292 truck crashes have been reported in Goose Creek since 2015, with 10 deaths and 211 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Goose Creek?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goose Creek: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Goose Creek?
March has the most truck crashes in Goose Creek, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goose Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Goose Creek since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does Goose Creek compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goose Creek, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goose Creek?
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.