Fort Lawn, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Lawn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Lawn 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 |
Chester County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chester County at a glance: 0.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chester County. They injured 319 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Fort Lawn had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chester County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fort Lawn is I-77, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-21 (5), SR-200 (3) and I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Fort Lawn fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-21 | 5 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-02 | 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 |
Fort Lawn at a glance
| Population | 980 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 706 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29714) | $70,475 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29714) | $188,809 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Lawn
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Lawn?
Chester County has had 530 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Lawn?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Lawn: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Lawn?
May has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fort Lawn?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Fort Lawn compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Chester County records 140.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Lawn?
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.