Clarks Hill, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarks Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarks Hill and Edgefield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edgefield County numbers.
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 sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Clarks Hill had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Edgefield County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clarks Hill is SR-28, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd (1), CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Clarks Hill fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgefield County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-28 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 |
Clarks Hill at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29821) | $81,000 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarks Hill
How common are truck crashes in Clarks Hill?
Edgefield County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clarks Hill?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarks Hill: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarks Hill?
June has the most truck crashes in Edgefield County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clarks Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Edgefield County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clarks Hill compare with South Carolina?
Edgefield County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clarks Hill?
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.