Murphys Estates, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murphys Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Murphys Estates 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. 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.
Murphys Estates 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
The worst month is June with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-144 (1), SR-230 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Murphys Estates fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 Northside Drive | 1 |
| US-25 | 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 |
Murphys Estates at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29860) | $97,268 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29860) | $267,311 |
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 Murphys Estates
How many truck crashes happen in Murphys Estates?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgefield County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Murphys Estates?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Murphys Estates: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Murphys Estates?
June has the most truck crashes in Edgefield County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Murphys Estates?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Edgefield County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Murphys Estates 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 Murphys Estates?
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.