Bethune, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethune: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethune and Kershaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kershaw County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Kershaw County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Bethune: US-1 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bethune.
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kershaw County since 2015: 365 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Bethune since 2015, this page uses Kershaw County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Bethune with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-151 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Bethune fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kershaw County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Bethune at a glance
| Population | 337 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 306 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29009) | $57,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29009) | $100,273 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethune
How many truck accidents are there in Bethune?
644 truck crashes have been reported in Kershaw County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 365 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bethune?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bethune since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bethune?
Truck crashes in Kershaw County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bethune?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Kershaw County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bethune compared with South Carolina?
Kershaw County records 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bethune?
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.