Clinton, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: 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
2 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton compares with South Carolina
Clinton against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clinton sits below South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Clinton: 1 in 127 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 264 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-72 (3), SR-355 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clinton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 59 |
| I-385 | 10 |
| SR-72 | 7 |
| Golden Acres Rd | 6 |
| Sc72 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 4 |
| Green Plain Rd | 3 |
| I-26 47Mm | 3 |
Clinton at a glance
| Population | 7,852 |
| Land area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Density | 751 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29325) | $60,259 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29325) | $177,156 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | — | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 21 | — | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +1% | 1.4 |
In the 2010s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How common are truck crashes in Clinton?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton (132 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clinton happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 291.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton?
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.