Cokesbury, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cokesbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cokesbury and Greenwood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greenwood County numbers.
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. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Greenwood County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenwood County. They injured 171 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Cokesbury since 2015; patterns below come from Greenwood County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cokesbury since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-72 (2), US-221 (2), US-25 (2), SR-100 (1) and SR-246 (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 Cokesbury fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 |
Cokesbury at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29653) | $64,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29653) | $162,304 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cokesbury
How many truck accidents are there in Cokesbury?
Greenwood County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cokesbury?
Truck crashes in Greenwood County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cokesbury?
Since 2015, Greenwood County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Cokesbury compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenwood County has 36.2 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cokesbury?
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.