Edgefield, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edgefield 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 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 16.1% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Edgefield County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Edgefield since 2015; patterns below come from Edgefield County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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 Edgefield is SR-19, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-121 (2) and US-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Edgefield fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-19 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 4,147 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29824) | $56,396 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29824) | $145,525 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edgefield
How common are truck crashes in Edgefield?
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 Edgefield?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edgefield: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edgefield?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Edgefield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edgefield?
Since 2015, Edgefield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Edgefield 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?
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.