South Congaree, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Congaree: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Congaree 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.
The headline for South Congaree: I-20 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Congaree since 2015.
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 56 truck crashes reported in South Congaree 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-26 (4), SR-48 (4) and US-21 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Congaree fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-26 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 4 |
| US-21 | 4 |
| SR-602 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
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 |
South Congaree at a glance
| Population | 2,392 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 727 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29170) | $74,902 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29170) | $212,041 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 131 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 191. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Congaree
How common are truck crashes in South Congaree?
Lexington County has had 2,302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,522 people and killing 74.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Congaree?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Congaree: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Congaree?
Truck crashes in Lexington County peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Congaree?
Since 2015, Lexington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Congaree compared 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 South Congaree?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.