Norway, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norway 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orangeburg County since 2015: 1,057 people were injured and 74 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Norway since 2015; patterns below come from Orangeburg County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-321 leads within 10 miles of Norway with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-389 (2), SR-3 (1) and SR-4 (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 Norway 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
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 Orangeburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 4 |
| SR-389 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Norway at a glance
| Population | 276 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 348 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29113) | $48,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29113) | $86,996 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Norway
How many truck crashes happen in Norway?
1,575 truck crashes have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 1,057 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Norway?
US-321 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norway since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Norway?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norway?
Since 2015, Orangeburg County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Norway compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
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 Norway?
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.