Eureka Mill, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eureka Mill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eureka Mill and Chester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 530 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with South Carolina
Chester County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Chester County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chester County: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Chester County has recorded 530 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Eureka Mill since 2015; patterns below come from Chester County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-9 (2), I-95 (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Eureka Mill fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 94 |
| Lancaster Hwy | 37 |
| Catawba River Rd | 14 |
| Pinckney Rd | 10 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 8 |
| Saluda Rd | 5 |
| Old Richburg Rd | 5 |
| J A Cochran Byp | 5 |
Eureka Mill at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29706) | $51,230 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29706) | $153,683 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 42 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +4% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 45 | +18% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eureka Mill
How many truck crashes happen in Eureka Mill?
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (319 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eureka Mill?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eureka Mill: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eureka Mill?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eureka Mill?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eureka Mill compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 140.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eureka Mill?
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.