Irmo, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irmo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Irmo 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lexington County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Lexington County has recorded 2,302 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,522 people injured and 74 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 67 truck crashes reported in Irmo since 2015, this page uses Lexington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Irmo since 2015 were spread across roads: I-20 (7), I-26 (7), US-176 (2), I-95 (1) and SR-174 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 54 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
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 Irmo fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-20 | 7 |
| I-26 | 7 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-1842 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 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 |
Irmo at a glance
| Population | 12,086 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,770 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29212) | $77,142 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29212) | $247,064 |
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 large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Irmo
How common are truck crashes in Irmo?
Lexington County has had 2,302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,522 people and killing 74.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Irmo?
March has the most truck crashes in Lexington County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Irmo?
54 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lexington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Irmo compared with South Carolina?
Lexington County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Irmo?
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.