Greenwood, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood 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 |
Greenwood County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Greenwood County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
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.
With 186 truck crashes reported in Greenwood since 2015, this page uses Greenwood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Greenwood 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 trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Greenwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-221; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Greenwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 at a glance
| Population | 22,667 |
| Land area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,358 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Greenwood?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Greenwood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 171 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenwood?
US-221 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greenwood?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Greenwood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenwood County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenwood compare with South Carolina?
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 Greenwood?
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.