Pickens, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pickens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pickens 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across 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.
Pickens had 55 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
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pickens since 2015: US-123 (2), US-178 (2), SR-11 (1), SR-183 (1) and SR-54 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Pickens fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 2 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Pickens at a glance
| Population | 3,188 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29671) | $61,749 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29671) | $219,094 |
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. 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 Pickens
How many truck crashes happen in Pickens?
Pickens County has had 270 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pickens?
Truck crashes in Pickens County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pickens?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pickens 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 Pickens?
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.