Calhoun County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun 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
3 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with South Carolina
Calhoun County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 335.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Calhoun County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 175 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 561 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 373 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% 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
The deadliest road for trucks in Calhoun County is I-26, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-172 (1), SR-43 (1) and US-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Calhoun County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 4 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 168 |
| Columbia Rd | 10 |
| Burke Rd | 9 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 8 |
| Old State Rd | 6 |
| Old Sandy Run Rd | 5 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 5 |
| Interstate | 5 |
Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 14,249 |
| Land area | 381.1 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,742 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +47% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 42 | +39% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Calhoun County
How many truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
561 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 373 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Calhoun County?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Calhoun County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County?
The worst month is July: 12.1% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calhoun County?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Calhoun County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 335.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Calhoun 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.