Clarendon County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarendon County: 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
0 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarendon County compares with South Carolina
Clarendon County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarendon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarendon County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Clarendon County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clarendon County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Clarendon County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 238 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Clarendon County with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (2), US-378 (2) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clarendon County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarendon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.7% 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 Clarendon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clarendon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarendon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 107 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
| SR-301 | 5 |
| Greeleyville Hwy | 4 |
| Paxville Hwy | 4 |
| Turbeville Hwy | 4 |
| 122Nb | 3 |
| Am Nash Rd | 3 |
Clarendon County at a glance
| Population | 31,030 |
| Land area | 607.2 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,387 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarendon 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 | 29 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clarendon County
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Questions fleets ask about Clarendon County
How many truck accidents are there in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 238 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarendon County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes in Clarendon County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clarendon County?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarendon County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarendon County?
Since 2015, Clarendon County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Clarendon County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarendon County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarendon County?
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.