Judson, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Judson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Judson 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 |
Greenville County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Judson: US-25 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Judson.
Overview
Greenville County has recorded 3,046 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,734 people injured and 95 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Judson since 2015, this page uses Greenville County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-25 leads within 10 miles of Judson with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (8), I-385 (5) and SR-291 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 91 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.7 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Judson fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greenville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 12 |
| I-85 | 8 |
| I-385 | 5 |
| SR-291 | 3 |
| US-123 | 3 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-1164 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 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 |
Judson at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
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 Judson
How many truck crashes happen in Judson?
Greenville County has had 3,046 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,734 people and killing 95.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Judson?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Judson: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Judson?
April has the most truck crashes in Greenville County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Judson?
Since 2015, Greenville County has reported 91 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Judson compare with South Carolina?
Greenville County records 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Judson?
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.