Westminster, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westminster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westminster 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Oconee County is lower on 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.
The headline for Oconee County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Oconee County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 221 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 84 truck crashes were reported in Westminster since 2015; patterns below come from Oconee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% 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 within 10 miles of Westminster is SR-11, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13 (2), CR-S Townville Street (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Westminster fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 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 |
Westminster at a glance
| Population | 2,439 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 708 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29693) | $54,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29693) | $149,470 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westminster
How many truck crashes happen in Westminster?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (221 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Westminster?
SR-11 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westminster since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Westminster?
January has the most truck crashes in Oconee County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westminster?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Westminster 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Westminster?
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.