St. Andrews, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Andrews: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Andrews and Richland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Richland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with South Carolina
Richland County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Richland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
St. Andrews at a glance: I-20 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of St. Andrews.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 2,604 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,715 people injured and 67 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in St. Andrews since 2015; patterns below come from Richland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of St. Andrews is I-20, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-26 (7), I-77 (5) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 1.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. Andrews fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| I-26 | 7 |
| I-77 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| SR-555 | 2 |
| SR-602 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 313 |
| I-77 | 278 |
| I-26 | 170 |
| Garners Ferry Rd | 46 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 38 |
| Two Notch Rd | 31 |
| Shop Rd | 25 |
| Bluff Rd | 24 |
St. Andrews at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29210) | $50,871 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29210) | $191,578 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 165 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 180 | +9% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 207 | +15% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 224 | +8% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 165 a year in the 1990s and 224 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Andrews
How many truck crashes happen in St. Andrews?
Richland County has had 2,604 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,715 people and killing 67.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Andrews?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Andrews: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Andrews?
Truck crashes in Richland County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Andrews?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in St. Andrews compared with South Carolina?
Richland County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. Andrews?
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.