Newberry County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newberry 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
6 of 679 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newberry County compares with South Carolina
Newberry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newberry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newberry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Newberry County sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Newberry County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 679 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newberry County since 2015: 417 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Newberry County is I-26, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (5), US-76 (2) and SR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Newberry County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newberry County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Newberry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Newberry County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 6 |
| SR-34 | 5 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newberry County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 187 |
| US-76 | 15 |
| US-176 | 11 |
| Sc34 | 10 |
| Sc121 | 9 |
| Wilson Rd | 5 |
| Sc56 | 5 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
Newberry County at a glance
| Population | 39,203 |
| Land area | 630.3 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,266 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newberry 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Newberry County
How common are truck crashes in Newberry County?
679 truck crashes have been reported in Newberry County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 417 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newberry County?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Newberry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newberry County?
Truck crashes in Newberry County peak in April, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newberry County?
Since 2015, Newberry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newberry County compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 154.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newberry County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newberry County?
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.