Marlboro County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marlboro County: 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
10 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marlboro County compares with South Carolina
Marlboro County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marlboro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marlboro County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Marlboro County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marlboro County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Marlboro County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 242 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Marlboro County happened on SR-38 (3), US-15 (3), SR-381 (2), SR-79 (2) and SR-177 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Marlboro County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marlboro County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Salem Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marlboro County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 27 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| Beauty Spot Rd | 11 |
| Sc 38 | 7 |
| Highway 15-401 | 6 |
| Williamette Rd | 5 |
| Arcadia Rd | 4 |
| SR-177 | 4 |
Marlboro County at a glance
| Population | 25,498 |
| Land area | 479.9 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $34,540 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marlboro 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -17% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -2% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marlboro County
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Questions fleets ask about Marlboro County
How many truck accidents are there in Marlboro County?
Marlboro County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 242 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marlboro County?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Marlboro County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marlboro County?
Since 2015, Marlboro County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marlboro County compared with South Carolina?
Marlboro County records 111.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marlboro County?
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.