Peak, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peak and Newberry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newberry County numbers.
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 has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Newberry County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Newberry County has recorded 679 truck crashes since 2015, with 417 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Peak since 2015, this page uses Newberry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% 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
I-26 leads within 10 miles of Peak with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-213 (1), SR-215 (1) and US-76 (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 Peak fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newberry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 |
Peak at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29122) | $138,472 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peak
How many truck crashes happen in Peak?
Newberry County has had 679 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 417 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Peak?
I-26 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Peak since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Peak?
Truck crashes in Newberry County peak in April, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Peak?
Since 2015, Newberry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Peak compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Newberry County has 154.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Peak?
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.