Scranton, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scranton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scranton and Florence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Florence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with South Carolina
Florence County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Florence County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Florence County: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence County. They injured 800 people and killed 68.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Scranton had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Florence County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scranton since 2015: SR-51 (3), US-378 (3), US-52 (2), SR-147 (1) and SR-327 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Scranton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 3 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| SR-461 | 1 |
| Ssr-159 Dewey Cox Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 126 |
| Paper Mill Road | 25 |
| N Williston Rd | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Irby St | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| E Old Marion Hwy | 10 |
Scranton at a glance
| Population | 656 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 828 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29591) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29591) | $89,412 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 103 | +2% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 104 | +0% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | -3% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scranton
How common are truck crashes in Scranton?
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (800 injured, 68 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scranton?
Truck crashes in Florence County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scranton?
Since 2015, Florence County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Scranton compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Florence County has 76.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scranton?
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.