Great Falls, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Great Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Great Falls 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 63 truck crashes were reported in Great Falls 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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 (8). Next come SR-200 (2), US-21 (2) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Great Falls 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| 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 |
Great Falls at a glance
| Population | 1,926 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 454 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29055) | $37,401 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29055) | $100,607 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Great Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Great Falls?
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 Great Falls?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Great Falls since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Great Falls?
May has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Great Falls?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chester County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Great Falls compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 140.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Great Falls?
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.