West Union, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Union: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Union 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oconee County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oconee County since 2015: 221 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
West Union had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oconee County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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 West Union is SR-11, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2), CR-S Townville Street (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for West Union fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
West Union at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 491 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29696) | $78,468 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29696) | $245,106 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 West Union
How many truck accidents are there in West Union?
Oconee County has had 424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 221 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Union?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Union?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Union?
Since 2015, Oconee County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Union compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Union?
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.