Marion, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with South Carolina
Marion County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Marion County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice 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 Marion County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 140 truck crashes reported in Marion since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marion is US-501, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-41 (2), US-76 (2) and CR-CARTWHEEL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Marion fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-501, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| CR-CARTWHEEL Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| S Highway 501 | 16 |
| W Hwy 76 | 14 |
| US-76 | 9 |
| US-501 | 7 |
| E Hwy 76 | 5 |
| N Highway 501 | 4 |
| N Hwy 501 | 4 |
| Sc41 | 4 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 6,068 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29571) | $37,395 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29571) | $110,955 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | -14% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How many truck accidents are there in Marion?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (204 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marion?
Since 2015, US-501 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion?
April has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marion compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 75.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marion?
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.