Floydale, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floydale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Floydale and Dillon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dillon County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Floydale at a glance: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Floydale.
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dillon County since 2015: 384 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Floydale had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dillon County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Floydale with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-38 (1), US-301 (1) and US-501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Floydale fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dillon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dillon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| US-501 | 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 |
Floydale at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29543) | $55,658 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29543) | $95,776 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Floydale
How many truck crashes happen in Floydale?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 384 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Floydale?
I-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Floydale since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Floydale?
Truck crashes in Dillon County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Floydale?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Floydale compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 169.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dillon County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Floydale?
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.