Sangaree, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sangaree: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sangaree 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 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: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Charleston County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.1% in 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sangaree since 2015; patterns below come from Charleston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
I-26 leads within 10 miles of Sangaree with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-78 (5), SR-16 (2) and SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 87 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sangaree fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charleston County.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 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 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-2028 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Sangaree at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 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 |
In the 1990s about 191 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 216. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sangaree
How common are truck crashes in Sangaree?
2,566 truck crashes have been reported in Charleston County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 1,839 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sangaree?
I-26 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sangaree since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sangaree?
May has the most truck crashes in Charleston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sangaree?
Garbage trucks were involved in 87 reported crashes in Charleston County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sangaree compared with South Carolina?
Charleston County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sangaree?
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.