Wellford, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wellford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wellford compares with South Carolina
Wellford against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wellford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wellford | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 565.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 9.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 6.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wellford has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Wellford at a glance: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wellford since 2015: 133 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Wellford with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-26 (9), SR-14 (3) and US-176 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Wellford fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wellford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| US-176 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| SR-290 | 2 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
| Cr- Farley Ave | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wellford) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 65 |
| New Cut Rd | 6 |
| Fort Prince Blvd | 4 |
| John Dodd Rd | 3 |
| Mount Zion Rd | 2 |
| New Hope Rd | 2 |
| I-85 S @ 65.5 Mm | 2 |
| Hope Rd | 1 |
Wellford at a glance
| Population | 3,733 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 815 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29385) | $58,249 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29385) | $215,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wellford 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 | — | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | — | — | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | — | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -26% | 7.2 |
In the 2010s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wellford
How many truck crashes happen in Wellford?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wellford (133 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wellford?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wellford since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wellford?
Truck crashes in Wellford peak in September, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wellford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wellford since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Wellford compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 565.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wellford, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wellford?
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.