Fairfield County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with South Carolina
Fairfield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Fairfield County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fairfield County at a glance: 35.4% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 21.5% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfield County. They injured 294 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fairfield County is I-77, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (2), US-21 (2) and SR-213 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Fairfield County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 8 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 80 |
| State Highway 200 | 6 |
| US-21 | 6 |
| US-321 | 6 |
| State Highway 34 | 5 |
| Newberry Rd | 4 |
| State Highway 213 | 4 |
| Old Airport Rd | 3 |
Fairfield County at a glance
| Population | 20,369 |
| Land area | 686.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,972 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fairfield County
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Questions fleets ask about Fairfield County
How many truck accidents are there in Fairfield County?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairfield County (294 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairfield County?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fairfield County: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairfield County?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Fairfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfield County?
Since 2015, Fairfield County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Fairfield County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 177.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fairfield County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairfield County?
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.