McCormick County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCormick 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
1 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCormick County compares with South Carolina
McCormick County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCormick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCormick County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, McCormick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McCormick County: April 23.6% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCormick County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 82 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 23.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in McCormick County since 2015: SR-28 (2) and US-221 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for McCormick County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 McCormick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McCormick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCormick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 4 |
| Greenwood Hwy | 3 |
| US-221 | 3 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| Clarks Hill Highway | 2 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| Jefferson St | 1 |
| Key Rd | 1 |
McCormick County at a glance
| Population | 9,983 |
| Land area | 358.9 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,857 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCormick 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -53% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +5% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about McCormick County
How many truck crashes happen in McCormick County?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McCormick County?
April has the most truck crashes in McCormick County, 23.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McCormick County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCormick County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does McCormick County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
McCormick County records 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McCormick 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.