Dillon County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dillon 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
7 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dillon County compares with South Carolina
Dillon County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dillon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dillon County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Dillon County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice 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.
Dillon County at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes in Dillon County: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dillon County. They injured 384 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Dillon County is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (3), SR-34 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Dillon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dillon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dillon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dillon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 130 |
| SR-38 | 23 |
| SR-34 | 8 |
| SR-301 | 8 |
| Harllees Bridge Rd | 4 |
| Lester Rd | 4 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
Dillon County at a glance
| Population | 27,577 |
| Land area | 405.1 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,589 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dillon 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 | 41 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -0% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 45 | +7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dillon County
ZIP codes in Dillon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dillon County
How common are truck crashes in Dillon County?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dillon County (384 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dillon County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Dillon County: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dillon County?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Dillon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dillon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Dillon County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dillon County compared with South Carolina?
Dillon County records 169.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dillon 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.