Lancaster, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lancaster: 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 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster compares with South Carolina
Lancaster against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 282.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Lancaster has lower values than South Carolina for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Lancaster at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster. They injured 193 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lancaster is US-21, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-200 (3), SR-522 (3) and US-521 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Lancaster fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-21 | 5 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| SR-522 | 3 |
| US-521 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-02 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 27 |
| Pageland Hwy | 27 |
| Flat Creek Rd | 17 |
| Shiloh Unity Rd | 14 |
| Monroe Hwy | 12 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 12 |
| Rock Hill Hwy | 9 |
| Riverside Rd | 8 |
Lancaster at a glance
| Population | 9,396 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,305 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29720) | $62,969 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29720) | $229,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +2960% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | +110% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2010s and 32 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lancaster
How common are truck crashes in Lancaster?
307 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster since 2015, with 17 deaths and 193 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lancaster?
US-21 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lancaster?
October has the most truck crashes in Lancaster, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lancaster?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lancaster compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Lancaster has 282.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lancaster?
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.