Cottageville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cottageville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cottageville and Colleton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Colleton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 823 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colleton County compares with South Carolina
Colleton County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Colleton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Colleton County: 0.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Colleton County has recorded 823 truck crashes since 2015, with 591 people injured and 51 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Cottageville had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Colleton County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-64 (1), Ssr-30 Givhans Ferry Rd (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Cottageville fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Ssr-30 Givhans Ferry Rd | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colleton County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| Augusta Hwy | 15 |
| Ace Basin Pkwy | 12 |
| Cottageville Hwy | 11 |
| Jefferies Hwy | 11 |
| Bells Hwy | 10 |
| Charleston Hwy | 10 |
| Lowcountry Hwy | 10 |
Cottageville at a glance
| Population | 720 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29435) | $58,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29435) | $152,534 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colleton 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 51 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cottageville
How many truck accidents are there in Cottageville?
823 truck crashes have been reported in Colleton County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 591 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cottageville?
Since 2015, US-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cottageville: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cottageville?
September has the most truck crashes in Colleton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cottageville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colleton County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Cottageville compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Colleton County has 182.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cottageville?
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.