Summerville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summerville: 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
12 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Summerville compares with South Carolina
Summerville against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summerville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summerville | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Summerville is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Summerville: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 260 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Summerville. They injured 146 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-78 (5), US-17 (4) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Summerville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summerville.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.8% 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 Summerville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 10 |
| US-78 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-2028 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-456 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summerville) |
|---|---|
| Orangeburg Rd | 12 |
| Central Ave | 9 |
| Dorchester Rd | 8 |
| Ladson Rd | 8 |
| Trolley Rd | 7 |
| Delemar Hwy | 6 |
| Jedburg Rd | 5 |
| US-78 | 5 |
Summerville at a glance
| Population | 52,625 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,329 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summerville 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 | 17 | — | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +55% | 4.4 |
In the 2010s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summerville
How common are truck crashes in Summerville?
260 truck crashes have been reported in Summerville since 2015, with 11 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Summerville?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Summerville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Summerville?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Summerville happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Summerville?
Since 2015, Summerville has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Summerville compare with South Carolina?
Summerville records 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Summerville?
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.