Dillon, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dillon: 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
3 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dillon compares with South Carolina
Dillon against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dillon stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dillon | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 352.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 5.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Dillon has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Dillon at a glance: 34.3% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 21.5% in South Carolina.
Overview
Dillon has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dillon is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (1), Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Dillon fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dillon
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dillon) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 51 |
| SR-34 | 8 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
| Lester Rd | 4 |
| Harllees Bridge Rd | 4 |
| SR-301 | 3 |
| Dothan Rd | 2 |
| Kentyre Rd | 2 |
Dillon at a glance
| Population | 6,244 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,176 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29536) | $46,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29536) | $85,361 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dillon 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +1740% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +1% | 2.4 |
In the 2000s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dillon
How many truck accidents are there in Dillon?
Dillon has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 202 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dillon?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dillon: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dillon?
April has the most truck crashes in Dillon, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dillon?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dillon since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Dillon compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 352.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dillon, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dillon?
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.