Ridgeway, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgeway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgeway and Fairfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairfield County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Fairfield County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fairfield County at a glance: 35.4% share of truck crashes after dark (South Carolina: 21.5%).
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.
With 114 truck crashes reported in Ridgeway since 2015, this page uses Fairfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ridgeway is I-77, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-WOOTEN Rd (1), SR-34 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Ridgeway fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| CR-WOOTEN Rd | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-321 | 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 |
Ridgeway at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 526 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29130) | $63,963 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29130) | $275,877 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ridgeway
How many truck accidents are there in Ridgeway?
Fairfield County has had 418 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 294 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ridgeway?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgeway: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ridgeway?
July has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgeway?
Since 2015, Fairfield County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Ridgeway compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Fairfield County records 177.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ridgeway?
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.