North, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North and Orangeburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orangeburg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 1,575 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orangeburg County compares with South Carolina
Orangeburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orangeburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orangeburg County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Orangeburg County at a glance: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Orangeburg County has recorded 1,575 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,057 people injured and 74 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 37 truck crashes reported in North since 2015, this page uses Orangeburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-321 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (3), SR-389 (3) and SR-172 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for North fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-321; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orangeburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-389 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orangeburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 191 |
| I-95 | 84 |
| Five Chop Rd | 46 |
| Neeses Hwy | 23 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 17 |
| Savannah Hwy | 16 |
| North Rd | 16 |
| Old State Rd | 11 |
North at a glance
| Population | 677 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 784 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29112) | $50,195 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29112) | $85,819 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orangeburg 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 | 97 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 105 | +8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +11% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 138 | +18% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North
How many truck accidents are there in North?
Since 2015, 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orangeburg County (1,057 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North?
US-321 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North?
January has the most truck crashes in Orangeburg County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Orangeburg County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Orangeburg County has 164.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.