Pomaria, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pomaria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pomaria 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 sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Newberry County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 679 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newberry County. They injured 417 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 62 truck crashes were reported in Pomaria since 2015; patterns below come from Newberry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
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 Pomaria with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-34 (3), SR-213 (1) and SR-215 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Pomaria fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newberry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% 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
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 Newberry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 6 |
| SR-34 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 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 |
Pomaria at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29126) | $73,702 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29126) | $199,558 |
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 Pomaria
How many truck accidents are there in Pomaria?
Newberry County has had 679 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 417 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pomaria?
I-26 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pomaria since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pomaria?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Newberry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pomaria?
Since 2015, Newberry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pomaria compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Newberry County has 154.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pomaria?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.