Modoc, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Modoc: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Modoc 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Edgefield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Modoc 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Modoc with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-28 (2), CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd (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 Modoc fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 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-47 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 |
Modoc at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29838) | $97,500 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Modoc
How many truck crashes happen in Modoc?
Edgefield County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Modoc?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Modoc: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Modoc?
June has the most truck crashes in Edgefield County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Modoc?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edgefield County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Modoc compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgefield County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Modoc?
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.