Plum Branch, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plum Branch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plum Branch 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 |
McCormick County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McCormick County: April worst month: 23.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCormick County. They injured 27 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
Plum Branch had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McCormick County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 23.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Plum Branch happened on US-221 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Plum Branch fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCormick County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McCormick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Plum Branch at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29845) | $50,673 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29845) | $121,574 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plum Branch
How many truck accidents are there in Plum Branch?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plum Branch?
Truck crashes in McCormick County peak in April, with 23.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plum Branch?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCormick County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Plum Branch compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCormick County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plum Branch?
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.