Laurens County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laurens 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
6 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with South Carolina
Laurens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Laurens County has lower values than South Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Laurens County: I-26 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes in Laurens County since 2015.
Overview
Laurens County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 313 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-385 (3), SR-72 (3) and SR-355 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Laurens County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| I-385 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| SR-398 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-956 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 66 |
| I-385 | 44 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| Golden Acres Rd | 6 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Sc72 | 4 |
| US-76 | 4 |
Laurens County at a glance
| Population | 70,545 |
| Land area | 712.9 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,123 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 48 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -17% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | +5% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Laurens County
How common are truck crashes in Laurens County?
564 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 313 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Laurens County?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Laurens County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Laurens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Laurens County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Laurens County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Laurens County compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurens County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Laurens 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.