Greenwood County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood 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 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenwood County compares with South Carolina
Greenwood County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Greenwood County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Greenwood County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenwood County. They injured 171 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Greenwood County is US-221, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-72 (2), US-25 (2) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Greenwood County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-221; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Greenwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| US-221 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-702 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| SR-246 | 12 |
| SR-221 | 10 |
| Cambridge Ave | 9 |
| SR-25 | 9 |
| US-221 | 9 |
| SR-702 | 8 |
| Emerald Rd | 8 |
| SR-178 | 6 |
Greenwood County at a glance
| Population | 70,041 |
| Land area | 455.6 sq mi |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,958 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenwood 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 | 39 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | -36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +42% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greenwood County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood County
How common are truck crashes in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenwood County?
US-221 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Greenwood County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood County?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Greenwood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood County?
Since 2015, Greenwood County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenwood County compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenwood County has 36.2 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenwood County?
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.