Blenheim, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blenheim: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blenheim and Marlboro County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marlboro County numbers.
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 |
Marlboro County sits below South Carolina 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.
What stands out in Marlboro County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marlboro County since 2015: 242 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Blenheim had 45 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marlboro County numbers.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Blenheim is SR-38, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (3), SR-23 (1) and Salem Rd (1).
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 Blenheim fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marlboro County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-38 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 4 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| Salem Rd | 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 |
Blenheim at a glance
| Population | 107 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29516) | $57,639 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blenheim
How many truck crashes happen in Blenheim?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marlboro County (242 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blenheim?
NHTSA data shows SR-38 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blenheim since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blenheim?
August has the most truck crashes in Marlboro County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blenheim?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marlboro County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Blenheim compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 111.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marlboro County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blenheim?
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.