Orangeburg, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orangeburg: 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
8 of 627 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orangeburg compares with South Carolina
Orangeburg against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orangeburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orangeburg | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 407.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orangeburg has lower values than South Carolina for 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.
What stands out in Orangeburg: I-26 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orangeburg since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 627 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orangeburg since 2015: 415 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 0.5% 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 Orangeburg is I-26, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (4), SR-4 (2) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Orangeburg fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Orangeburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orangeburg) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 88 |
| Five Chop Rd | 37 |
| Neeses Hwy | 13 |
| North Rd | 11 |
| Chestnut St | 10 |
| Russell St | 10 |
| Saint Matthews Rd | 8 |
| Old Edisto Dr | 7 |
Orangeburg at a glance
| Population | 13,378 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,484 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orangeburg 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 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 40 | — | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 60 | +48% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 2010s and 60 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 Orangeburg
How common are truck crashes in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg has had 627 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 415 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orangeburg?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orangeburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orangeburg?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orangeburg?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orangeburg since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orangeburg compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Orangeburg has 407.0 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orangeburg?
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.