Johnston, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnston 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edgefield County at a glance: June 16.1% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other 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.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Johnston since 2015, this page uses Edgefield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of Johnston with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-121 (2), US-25 (2) and SR-39 (1).
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 Johnston fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Johnston at a glance
| Population | 2,214 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 845 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29832) | $42,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29832) | $125,399 |
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 Johnston
How common are truck crashes in Johnston?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgefield County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnston?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Johnston: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Johnston?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Edgefield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Johnston?
Since 2015, Edgefield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Johnston compare with South Carolina?
Edgefield County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Johnston?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.