Darlington County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darlington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darlington County compares with South Carolina
Darlington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Darlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Darlington County at a glance: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 554 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darlington County since 2015: 411 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Darlington County is US-52, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (5), SR-151 (4) and US-15 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Darlington County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Darlington County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 8 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-151 | 4 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-340 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darlington County) |
|---|---|
| E Mciver Rd | 24 |
| N Governor Williams Hwy | 21 |
| I-20 | 19 |
| W Bobo Newsom Hwy | 17 |
| Oates Hwy | 14 |
| S Main St | 14 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 13 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 12 |
Darlington County at a glance
| Population | 62,425 |
| Land area | 560.6 sq mi |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darlington 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 | 59 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | -19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -5% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 47 | +5% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 47. 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 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Darlington County
ZIP codes in Darlington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Darlington County
How common are truck crashes in Darlington County?
554 truck crashes have been reported in Darlington County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 411 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Darlington County?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Darlington County: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Darlington County?
October has the most truck crashes in Darlington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Darlington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Darlington County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Darlington County compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darlington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Darlington County?
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.