Gaston, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gaston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gaston and Lexington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lexington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lexington County compares with South Carolina
Lexington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lexington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Lexington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gaston: I-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gaston: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Lexington County has recorded 2,302 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,522 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 98 truck crashes reported in Gaston since 2015, this page uses Lexington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 Gaston is I-26, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-602 (3), SR-72 (3) and US-21 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
54 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Gaston fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lexington County.
- 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 Lexington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 6 |
| SR-602 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Frink Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Jim Spence Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lexington County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 382 |
| I-20 | 216 |
| I-77 | 46 |
| Two Notch Rd | 29 |
| Charleston Hwy | 25 |
| Edmund Hwy | 21 |
| Augusta Rd | 20 |
| Fish Hatchery Rd | 19 |
Gaston at a glance
| Population | 1,641 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 309 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29053) | $56,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29053) | $119,289 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lexington 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 | 131 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 134 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 187 | +40% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 191 | +2% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 131 a year in the 1990s and 191 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 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gaston
How common are truck crashes in Gaston?
Lexington County has had 2,302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,522 people and killing 74.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gaston?
I-26 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gaston since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gaston?
March has the most truck crashes in Lexington County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gaston?
54 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lexington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gaston compare with South Carolina?
Lexington County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gaston?
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.