Joanna, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Joanna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Joanna and Laurens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Laurens County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Laurens County is lower 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).
What stands out in Joanna: I-26 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Joanna.
Overview
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laurens County. They injured 313 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Joanna since 2015; patterns below come from Laurens County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Joanna is I-26, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-72 (3), US-76 (2) 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 Joanna fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 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 |
Joanna at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29351) | $49,414 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29351) | $88,977 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Joanna
How many truck crashes happen in Joanna?
Laurens County has had 564 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 313 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Joanna?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Joanna since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Joanna?
Truck crashes in Laurens County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Joanna?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Joanna compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Laurens County has 69.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Joanna?
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.