Georgetown, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown: 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
4 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Georgetown compares with South Carolina
Georgetown against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Georgetown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Georgetown | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 296.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Georgetown is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Georgetown at a glance: US-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Georgetown: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 301 crashes involving commercial trucks in Georgetown since 2015: 254 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.3% 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 Georgetown is US-17, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-318 (1), Ssr-183 Washington Street (1) and US-701 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Georgetown fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Georgetown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
| Ssr-183 Washington Street | 1 |
| US-701 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Georgetown) |
|---|---|
| N Fraser St | 28 |
| Pennyroyal Rd | 25 |
| S Fraser St | 24 |
| Highmarket St | 17 |
| Browns Ferry Rd | 13 |
| Powell Rd | 9 |
| Johnson Rd | 5 |
| Mcdonald Rd | 3 |
Georgetown at a glance
| Population | 8,821 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,262 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Georgetown 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 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +11420% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | +44% | 1.8 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown
How many truck accidents are there in Georgetown?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Georgetown since 2015, with 10 deaths and 254 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Georgetown?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Georgetown?
The worst month is September: 12.3% of truck crashes in Georgetown happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Georgetown?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Georgetown since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Georgetown compared with South Carolina?
Georgetown records 296.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Georgetown?
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.