Arial, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arial: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arial and Pickens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickens County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 270 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with South Carolina
Pickens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 74% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Pickens County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pickens County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Pickens County has recorded 270 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Arial had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pickens County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-123 leads within 10 miles of Arial with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-183 (2), US-178 (2) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Arial fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Look at alternatives to US-123 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 2 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Ssr-56 Pope Field Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 8 |
| Farrs Bridge Rd | 8 |
| Walhalla Hwy | 7 |
| Calhoun Mem Hwy | 6 |
| Old Liberty Rd | 5 |
| Moorefield Mem Hwy | 5 |
| Liberty Hwy | 4 |
| Pine Grove Church Rd | 4 |
Arial at a glance
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 38 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -37% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arial
How many truck crashes happen in Arial?
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickens County (132 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arial?
NHTSA data shows US-123 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arial since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arial?
The worst month is December: 10.4% of truck crashes in Pickens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arial?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Arial compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickens County has 16.2 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Arial?
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.