Liberty, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pickens County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 132 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 40 truck crashes reported in Liberty since 2015, this page uses Pickens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-123 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-178 (2), SR-183 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Liberty fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-123 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| 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 |
Liberty at a glance
| Population | 3,352 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 681 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29657) | $64,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29657) | $185,791 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty?
270 truck crashes have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 132 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty?
US-123 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty?
December has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty?
Since 2015, Pickens County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Liberty 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty?
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.