Kershaw, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kershaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kershaw 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).
What stands out in Lancaster County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 62 truck crashes were reported in Kershaw since 2015; patterns below come from Lancaster County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-521 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-157 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kershaw fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-521; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-521 | 2 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-341 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| US-601 | 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 |
Kershaw at a glance
| Population | 2,014 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 997 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kershaw
How many truck accidents are there in Kershaw?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 299 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kershaw?
US-521 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kershaw since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kershaw?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kershaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Lancaster County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kershaw compared with South Carolina?
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 Kershaw?
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.