Florence, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence: 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
16 of 751 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Florence compares with South Carolina
Florence against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 160.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Florence sits below South Carolina on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Florence: I-95 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 751 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence. They injured 511 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Florence is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-52 (9), SR-327 (2) and SR-340 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Florence fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Florence
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| US-52 | 9 |
| SR-327 | 2 |
| SR-340 | 2 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-255 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 74 |
| Paper Mill Road | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Williston Rd | 15 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| W Darlington St | 10 |
| W Lucas St | 8 |
Florence at a glance
| Population | 40,923 |
| Land area | 24.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,649 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 51 | +25450% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +26% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 2010s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence
How common are truck crashes in Florence?
Since 2015, 751 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence (511 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Florence?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Florence happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Florence?
Since 2015, Florence has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Florence compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 160.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Florence?
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.