Caesars Head, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caesars Head: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caesars Head and Greenville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greenville County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greenville County compares with South Carolina
Greenville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Greenville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Caesars Head: US-276 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Caesars Head.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,046 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenville County. They injured 1,734 people and killed 95.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Caesars Head since 2015; patterns below come from Greenville County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-276 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-11 (1), SR-186 (1) and US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.7 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Caesars Head fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-276; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greenville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-276 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenville County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 199 |
| White Horse Rd | 125 |
| Augusta Rd | 75 |
| Wade Hampton Blvd | 25 |
| Pelham Rd | 25 |
| US-25 | 23 |
| I-385 | 22 |
| Fairview Rd | 20 |
Caesars Head at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29635) | $71,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29635) | $211,486 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenville 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 | 246 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 192 | -22% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 249 | +30% | 6.0 |
| 2020s | 245 | -2% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 246 a year in the 1990s and 245 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caesars Head
How many truck crashes happen in Caesars Head?
Greenville County has had 3,046 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,734 people and killing 95.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caesars Head?
NHTSA data shows US-276 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caesars Head since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caesars Head?
April has the most truck crashes in Greenville County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caesars Head?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Greenville County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Caesars Head compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenville County has 46.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Caesars Head?
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.