Edgefield County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgefield County: 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
2 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgefield County compares with South Carolina
Edgefield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgefield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgefield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Edgefield County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Edgefield County: June worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edgefield County. They injured 102 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Edgefield County happened on SR-121 (2), SR-19 (2), US-25 (2), SR-23 (1) and SR-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Edgefield County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgefield County.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Edgefield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Edgefield County) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgefield County) |
|---|---|
| Edgefield Rd | 14 |
| Sweetwater Rd | 11 |
| Walker Rd | 8 |
| SR-121 | 7 |
| Augusta Rd | 3 |
| Bauskett St | 3 |
| Garrett Rd | 3 |
| W Five Notch Rd | 3 |
Edgefield County at a glance
| Population | 29,455 |
| Land area | 500.7 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,504 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgefield 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Edgefield County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Edgefield County
How many truck accidents are there in Edgefield County?
Edgefield County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edgefield County?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Edgefield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edgefield County?
Since 2015, Edgefield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Edgefield County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgefield County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edgefield County?
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.