Hemingway, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hemingway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hemingway and Georgetown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Georgetown County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hemingway at a glance: SR-41 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hemingway.
Overview
Since 2015, 509 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Georgetown County. They injured 407 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Hemingway since 2015; patterns below come from Georgetown County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of Hemingway with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-378 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Hemingway fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; 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
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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 3 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Hemingway at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 539 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29554) | $55,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29554) | $139,376 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hemingway
How many truck crashes happen in Hemingway?
Since 2015, 509 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Georgetown County (407 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hemingway?
SR-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hemingway since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hemingway?
The worst month is July: 10.0% of truck crashes in Georgetown County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hemingway?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Georgetown County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hemingway compare with South Carolina?
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 Hemingway?
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.