Chickasaw Point, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickasaw Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chickasaw Point and Oconee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oconee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with South Carolina
Oconee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oconee County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oconee County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Oconee County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 221 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chickasaw Point since 2015; patterns below come from Oconee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
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 within 10 miles of Chickasaw Point is I-85, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (6), SR-17 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Chickasaw Point fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oconee County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| SR-11 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 25 |
| Clemson Blvd | 14 |
| Sc 11 | 12 |
| Wells Hwy | 10 |
| Whitewater Falls Rd | 7 |
| 1Sb | 6 |
| West Oak Hwy | 5 |
| US-76 | 5 |
Chickasaw Point at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29643) | $80,517 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29643) | $248,771 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 35 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 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chickasaw Point
How common are truck crashes in Chickasaw Point?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (221 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chickasaw Point?
I-85 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chickasaw Point since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw Point?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chickasaw Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oconee County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Chickasaw Point compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chickasaw Point?
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.