St. George, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. George: 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
1 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. George compares with South Carolina
St. George against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. George stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. George | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,406.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 22.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
St. George sits below South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in St. George: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 305 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. George since 2015: 174 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-95 (6), US-15 (2) and SR-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for St. George fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. George
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. George) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 68 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 79 | 4 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| 77Sb | 4 |
| 79Sb | 4 |
| 74Nb | 3 |
| Wire Rd | 3 |
St. George at a glance
| Population | 1,855 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 652 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29477) | $53,894 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29477) | $117,327 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. George 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 | — | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | — | — | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | — | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +60% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 2010s and 29 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. George
How many truck accidents are there in St. George?
305 truck crashes have been reported in St. George since 2015, with 18 deaths and 174 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. George?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. George: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. George?
The worst month is January: 12.8% of truck crashes in St. George happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. George?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. George since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. George compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, St. George has 1,406.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. George?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.