Grover, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grover and Dorchester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dorchester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dorchester County compares with South Carolina
Dorchester County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dorchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Dorchester County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Dorchester County: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Dorchester County has recorded 1,097 truck crashes since 2015, with 659 people injured and 48 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Grover since 2015; patterns below come from Dorchester County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Grover is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-169 (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Grover fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dorchester County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dorchester County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 79 |
| I-26 | 60 |
| US-78 | 22 |
| Ashley Phosphate Rd | 15 |
| Orangeburg Rd | 12 |
| Dorchester Rd | 11 |
| Us 78 Hwy | 10 |
| Central Ave | 9 |
Grover at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dorchester 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 | 52 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 61 | +16% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 76 | +25% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 103 | +36% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grover
How common are truck crashes in Grover?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in Dorchester County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 659 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grover?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grover: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grover?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Dorchester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grover?
Since 2015, Dorchester County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grover compare with South Carolina?
Dorchester County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grover?
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.