North Santee, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Santee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Santee 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. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 404 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarendon County since 2015: 238 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
North Santee had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clarendon County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-15 (2), SR-41 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clarendon County.
Route planning tips for North Santee fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
North Santee at a glance
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29148) | $56,300 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29148) | $190,777 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Santee
How many truck crashes happen in North Santee?
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarendon County (238 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Santee?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Santee: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Santee?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarendon County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Santee?
Since 2015, Clarendon County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Santee compare with South Carolina?
Clarendon County records 109.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Santee?
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.