Bowman, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bowman compares with South Carolina
Bowman against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bowman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bowman | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 3,816.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 62.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 33.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Bowman is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Bowman at a glance: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 334 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bowman since 2015: 185 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-95 (5), US-301 (2) and US-176 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bowman.
Route planning tips for Bowman fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bowman.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bowman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 11 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| US-176 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bowman) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 92 |
| I-95 | 28 |
| 165Eb | 7 |
| 169Eb | 7 |
| Charleston Hwy | 6 |
| Homestead Rd | 6 |
| 169Wb | 5 |
| 166Wb | 5 |
Bowman at a glance
| Population | 767 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 652 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29018) | $49,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29018) | $92,192 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bowman 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 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3000% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +129% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2010s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowman
How many truck accidents are there in Bowman?
Since 2015, 334 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bowman (185 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bowman?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowman: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bowman?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Bowman happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bowman?
Since 2015, Bowman has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Bowman compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Bowman records 3,816.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bowman?
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.