Norris, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norris 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).
What stands out in Pickens County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 270 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickens County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Norris since 2015; patterns below come from Pickens County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 Norris with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-178 (2), SR-54 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Norris 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-54 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Ssr-56 Pope Field Rd | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 |
Norris at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 400 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29667) | $83,077 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29667) | $203,048 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Norris
How many truck crashes happen in Norris?
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickens County (132 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Norris?
US-123 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norris since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Norris?
The worst month is December: 10.4% of truck crashes in Pickens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Norris compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickens County has 16.2 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norris?
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.