McColl, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McColl: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McColl 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 |
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
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marlboro County. They injured 242 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
McColl had 11 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
US-74 leads within 10 miles of McColl with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-501 (3), SR-381 (2) and US-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for McColl fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
McColl at a glance
| Population | 1,976 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,882 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29570) | $30,768 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29570) | $62,154 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McColl
How many truck crashes happen in McColl?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Marlboro County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 242 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McColl?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McColl since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McColl?
August has the most truck crashes in Marlboro County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McColl?
Since 2015, Marlboro County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does McColl 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McColl?
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.