Turbeville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Turbeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Turbeville 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 sits below South Carolina on 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.
What stands out in Clarendon County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Clarendon County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 238 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 51 truck crashes were reported in Turbeville since 2015; patterns below come from Clarendon County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
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 Turbeville is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-378 (3), SR-403 (2) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clarendon County.
Route planning tips for Turbeville 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.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| SR-403 | 2 |
| 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 |
Turbeville at a glance
| Population | 743 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29162) | $61,979 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29162) | $138,834 |
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 Turbeville
How common are truck crashes in Turbeville?
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 Turbeville?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Turbeville: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Turbeville?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Clarendon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Turbeville?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Turbeville compare with South Carolina?
Clarendon County records 109.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Turbeville?
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.