Drayton, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Drayton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Drayton and Spartanburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spartanburg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spartanburg County compares with South Carolina
Spartanburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spartanburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Spartanburg County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Spartanburg County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Spartanburg County has recorded 3,511 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,931 people injured and 104 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Drayton since 2015, this page uses Spartanburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Drayton with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-26 (8), US-176 (8) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Drayton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Spartanburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-26 | 8 |
| US-176 | 8 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Cr- Farley Ave | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spartanburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 593 |
| I-26 | 188 |
| Chesnee Hwy | 33 |
| SR-101 | 33 |
| New Cut Rd | 32 |
| Asheville Hwy | 30 |
| Reidville Rd | 26 |
| Boiling Springs Rd | 24 |
Drayton at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spartanburg 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 | 231 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 177 | -23% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 234 | +32% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 315 | +34% | 7.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 231 a year in the 1990s and 315 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Drayton
How common are truck crashes in Drayton?
Since 2015, 3,511 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spartanburg County (1,931 injured, 104 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Drayton?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Drayton: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Drayton?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Drayton?
60 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Drayton compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Spartanburg County has 81.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Drayton?
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.