Mount Pleasant, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Pleasant: 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
8 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mount Pleasant compares with South Carolina
Mount Pleasant against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mount Pleasant stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Mount Pleasant has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mount Pleasant: SR-7 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2015.
Overview
Mount Pleasant has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-526 (2), SR-33 (2) and US-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mount Pleasant fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mount Pleasant
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-526 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-PERIMETER Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-642 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mount Pleasant) |
|---|---|
| Long Point Rd | 44 |
| Rifle Range Rd | 5 |
| Park West Blvd | 4 |
| Mathis Ferry Rd | 3 |
| Wando Park Blvd | 2 |
| Wingo Way | 2 |
| N Highway 17 | 2 |
| I-526 | 2 |
Mount Pleasant at a glance
| Population | 95,604 |
| Land area | 49.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,925 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mount Pleasant 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 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | — | — | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | — | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +24% | 4.6 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 27. 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 Mount Pleasant
How common are truck crashes in Mount Pleasant?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Mount Pleasant since 2015, with 4 deaths and 206 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mount Pleasant?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mount Pleasant?
Truck crashes in Mount Pleasant peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mount Pleasant?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Mount Pleasant since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mount Pleasant compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mount Pleasant has 30.0 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mount Pleasant?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.