Ashwood, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashwood and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with South Carolina
Lee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Lee County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lee County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 271 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 191 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ashwood since 2015, this page uses Lee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-15 (2), SR-37 (1) and SR-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Ashwood fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2021 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 53 |
| Elliott Hwy | 13 |
| Wisacky Hwy | 9 |
| Bethune Hwy | 6 |
| Sumter Hwy | 6 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 5 |
| Jamestown Rd | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
Ashwood at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29010) | $43,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29010) | $109,644 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +16% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashwood
How common are truck crashes in Ashwood?
Lee County has had 271 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ashwood?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ashwood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ashwood?
The worst month is May: 14.0% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ashwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Ashwood compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 147.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ashwood?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.