Darlington, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darlington: 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
1 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darlington compares with South Carolina
Darlington against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darlington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darlington | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 309.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Darlington is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Darlington: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Darlington. They injured 158 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Darlington is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-52 (8), I-20 (3) and SR-340 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Darlington fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darlington.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Darlington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-52 | 8 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-340 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-255 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darlington) |
|---|---|
| N Governor Williams Hwy | 17 |
| E Mciver Rd | 14 |
| Timmonsville Hwy | 10 |
| S Main St | 10 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 9 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| Georgetown Rd | 4 |
| I-95 | 4 |
Darlington at a glance
| Population | 6,045 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29532) | $44,482 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29532) | $126,925 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darlington 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 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +2320% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +78% | 3.0 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darlington
How many truck crashes happen in Darlington?
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darlington (158 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Darlington?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Darlington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Darlington?
Truck crashes in Darlington peak in March, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Darlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Darlington since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Darlington compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 309.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darlington, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Darlington?
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.