North Hartsville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Hartsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Hartsville and Darlington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Darlington County numbers.
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. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Darlington County at a glance: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Carolina: 3.9).
Overview
Darlington County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North Hartsville since 2015; patterns below come from Darlington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-151 leads within 10 miles of North Hartsville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (3), SR-14 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for North Hartsville fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-151 | 4 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 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 |
North Hartsville at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29550) | $51,491 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29550) | $163,483 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Hartsville
How common are truck crashes in North Hartsville?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darlington County (411 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Hartsville?
SR-151 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Hartsville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Hartsville?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Darlington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Hartsville?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Darlington County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Hartsville compared with South Carolina?
Darlington County records 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Hartsville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.