Alcolu, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alcolu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alcolu and Clarendon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clarendon County numbers.
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 has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clarendon County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 404 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarendon County since 2015: 238 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Alcolu since 2015, this page uses Clarendon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Alcolu is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-301 (2), US-378 (1) and US-521 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alcolu fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarendon County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clarendon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| US-378 | 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 |
Alcolu at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29001) | $65,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29001) | $125,275 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alcolu
How many truck accidents are there in Alcolu?
Clarendon County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 238 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alcolu?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alcolu since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alcolu?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarendon County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alcolu?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clarendon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alcolu compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarendon County has 109.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alcolu?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.