Lexington, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington: 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
15 of 556 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lexington compares with South Carolina
Lexington against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lexington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lexington | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Lexington has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lexington: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Lexington has recorded 556 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 Lexington is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-26 (5), SR-602 (3) and SR-72 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Lexington fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lexington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| I-26 | 5 |
| SR-602 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Frink Rd | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lexington) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 122 |
| Two Notch Rd | 22 |
| Longs Pond Rd | 13 |
| S Lake Dr | 13 |
| Augusta Rd | 12 |
| Platt Springs Rd | 10 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| N Lake Dr | 7 |
Lexington at a glance
| Population | 25,354 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,118 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lexington 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 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 1 | — | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | +4070% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | -2% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 2000s and 41 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 Lexington
How common are truck crashes in Lexington?
556 truck crashes have been reported in Lexington since 2015, with 9 deaths and 367 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lexington?
I-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lexington?
Truck crashes in Lexington peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lexington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Lexington since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lexington compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 192.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lexington, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lexington?
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.