Winnsboro, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winnsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winnsboro 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 |
Fairfield County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Fairfield County: 35.4% after dark, against 21.5% across South Carolina.
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 418 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Winnsboro had 152 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fairfield County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, 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
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-34 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Winnsboro fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-21 | 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 |
Winnsboro at a glance
| Population | 3,279 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 840 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29180) | $43,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29180) | $136,021 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winnsboro
How many truck crashes happen in Winnsboro?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairfield County (294 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Winnsboro?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winnsboro: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnsboro?
Truck crashes in Fairfield County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Winnsboro?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Winnsboro compared with South Carolina?
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 Winnsboro?
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.