McCormick, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCormick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McCormick and McCormick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCormick County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
McCormick County at a glance: April the month with the most truck crashes: 23.6% of the year's total.
Overview
McCormick County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in McCormick since 2015, this page uses McCormick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (23.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 30.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McCormick since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for McCormick fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 McCormick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 at a glance
| Population | 1,960 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 484 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29835) | $57,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29835) | $195,712 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McCormick
How many truck accidents are there in McCormick?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McCormick?
April has the most truck crashes in McCormick County, 23.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McCormick?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does McCormick compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCormick County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McCormick?
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.