Hardeeville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardeeville: 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
5 of 652 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeeville compares with South Carolina
Hardeeville against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeeville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeeville | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 415.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 6.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Hardeeville sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Hardeeville: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 652 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardeeville since 2015: 410 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-95 (8), Buckwalter Pkwy (1) and CR-OLD Augusta Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Hardeeville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardeeville.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Hardeeville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 10 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| Buckwalter Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-OLD Augusta Road | 1 |
| Ga Visitor Center Rd I-95 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeeville) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 31 |
| Jasper Hwy | 19 |
| Independence Blvd | 16 |
| Speedway Blvd | 16 |
| Argent Blvd | 15 |
| Deerfield Rd | 13 |
| Okatie Hwy | 8 |
| John Smith Rd | 6 |
Hardeeville at a glance
| Population | 13,862 |
| Land area | 60.1 sq mi |
| Density | 231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29927) | $72,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29927) | $429,170 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeeville 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 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +8725% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 65 | +84% | 3.4 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hardeeville
How many truck accidents are there in Hardeeville?
Since 2015, 652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardeeville (410 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hardeeville?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hardeeville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardeeville?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Hardeeville happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hardeeville?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeeville since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Hardeeville compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeeville has 415.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hardeeville?
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.