Woodford, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodford 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 has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Orangeburg County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Orangeburg County has recorded 1,575 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,057 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Woodford since 2015, this page uses Orangeburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (3), SR-389 (3), US-321 (3), SR-6 (2) and SR-172 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Woodford fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-389 | 3 |
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Woodford at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 199 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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodford
How common are truck crashes in Woodford?
1,575 truck crashes have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 1,057 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodford?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodford?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Woodford compare with South Carolina?
Orangeburg County records 164.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Woodford?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.