Yemassee, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yemassee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yemassee 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 |
Colleton County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Colleton County: 0.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Colleton County has recorded 823 truck crashes since 2015, with 591 people injured and 51 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Yemassee since 2015, this page uses Colleton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Yemassee with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-17 (4) and SR-462 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Yemassee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colleton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-462 | 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 |
Yemassee at a glance
| Population | 1,127 |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29945) | $55,449 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29945) | $135,113 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yemassee
How many truck crashes happen in Yemassee?
Colleton County has had 823 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 591 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yemassee?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yemassee: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yemassee?
Truck crashes in Colleton County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yemassee?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colleton County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Yemassee compared with South Carolina?
Colleton County records 182.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Yemassee?
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.