Parksville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parksville 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
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. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCormick County. They injured 27 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Parksville since 2015; patterns below come from McCormick County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 23.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Parksville is SR-47, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-23 (1), SR-28 (1) and US-221 (1).
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 Parksville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| 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 |
Parksville at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 179 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parksville
How many truck crashes happen in Parksville?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCormick County (27 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Parksville?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parksville: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parksville?
The worst month is April: 23.6% of truck crashes in McCormick County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parksville?
Since 2015, McCormick County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Parksville compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, McCormick County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parksville?
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.