Abney Crossroads, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Abney Crossroads: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Abney Crossroads and Lancaster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lancaster County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with South Carolina
Lancaster County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Lancaster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lancaster County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Abney Crossroads since 2015; patterns below come from Lancaster County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Abney Crossroads happened on SR-157 (1), SR-20 (1), SR-26 (1), SR-341 (1) and SR-85 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Abney Crossroads fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-341 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 42 |
| Flat Creek Rd | 30 |
| Pageland Hwy | 28 |
| Shiloh Unity Rd | 16 |
| Rock Hill Hwy | 14 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 12 |
| Kershaw Camden Hwy | 12 |
| Monroe Hwy | 12 |
Abney Crossroads at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29067) | $52,077 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29067) | $141,166 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 45 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | -0% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 48 | +30% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Abney Crossroads
How many truck crashes happen in Abney Crossroads?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 299 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Abney Crossroads?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Abney Crossroads?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Lancaster County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Abney Crossroads compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Lancaster County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Abney Crossroads?
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.