Georgetown County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown 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
7 of 509 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Georgetown County compares with South Carolina
Georgetown County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Georgetown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Georgetown County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Georgetown County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Georgetown County: US-17 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes in Georgetown County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 509 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Georgetown County. They injured 407 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-41 (3), US-701 (2) and SR-318 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Georgetown County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Georgetown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Georgetown County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 9 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| US-701 | 2 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
| SR-707 | 1 |
| Ssr-183 Washington Street | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Georgetown County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Hwy | 55 |
| N Fraser St | 28 |
| Pennyroyal Rd | 25 |
| S Fraser St | 24 |
| County Line Rd | 20 |
| Highmarket St | 17 |
| Browns Ferry Rd | 14 |
| Powell Rd | 13 |
Georgetown County at a glance
| Population | 66,035 |
| Land area | 813.7 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,227 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Georgetown 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 | 49 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | +18% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Georgetown County
ZIP codes in Georgetown County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown County
How common are truck crashes in Georgetown County?
Since 2015, 509 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Georgetown County (407 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Georgetown County?
US-17 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Georgetown County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Georgetown County?
Truck crashes in Georgetown County peak in July, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Georgetown County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Georgetown County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Georgetown County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Georgetown County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Georgetown 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.