Ladson, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ladson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ladson and Charleston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charleston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charleston County compares with South Carolina
Charleston County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charleston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Charleston County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Charleston County: 1 in 29 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charleston County. They injured 1,839 people and killed 58.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Ladson had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Charleston County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-78 (3), SR-16 (2) and SR-642 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 87 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ladson fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Charleston County.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Charleston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 11 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-642 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
| SR-1342 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charleston County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 100 |
| Ashley Phosphate Rd | 67 |
| Long Point Rd | 44 |
| Main Rd | 28 |
| River Rd | 28 |
| Remount Rd | 28 |
| Ladson Rd | 26 |
| W Montague Ave | 21 |
Ladson at a glance
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29456) | $78,361 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29456) | $265,852 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charleston 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 | 191 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 154 | -19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 209 | +35% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 216 | +3% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 191 to 216. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ladson
How common are truck crashes in Ladson?
Charleston County has had 2,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,839 people and killing 58.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ladson?
I-26 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ladson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ladson?
May has the most truck crashes in Charleston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ladson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 87 reported crashes in Charleston County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ladson compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Charleston County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ladson?
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.