Kershaw County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kershaw 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
13 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kershaw County compares with South Carolina
Kershaw County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kershaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kershaw County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Kershaw County has lower values than South Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Kershaw County: I-20 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Kershaw County.
Overview
Kershaw County has recorded 644 truck crashes since 2015, with 365 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-1 (4), US-521 (4) and US-601 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Kershaw County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kershaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kershaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-521 | 4 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| Sr- 341 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kershaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 128 |
| US-1 | 18 |
| US-601 | 16 |
| SR-1 | 15 |
| SR-601 | 14 |
| Highway 601 South | 13 |
| Kershaw Hwy | 9 |
| Ridgeway Rd | 9 |
Kershaw County at a glance
| Population | 71,698 |
| Land area | 726.6 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kershaw 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 63 | +47% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 63 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 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Kershaw County
How many truck crashes happen in Kershaw County?
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kershaw County (365 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kershaw County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Kershaw County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kershaw County?
Truck crashes in Kershaw County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kershaw County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kershaw County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kershaw County compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kershaw County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kershaw County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.