Sumter County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sumter County: 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
16 of 591 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with South Carolina
Sumter County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Sumter County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Sumter County: I-95 most fatal truck crashes in Sumter County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 591 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-15 (3), US-378 (2) and US-521 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Sumter County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| US-521 | 2 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-763 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 36 |
| Myrtle Beach Hwy | 18 |
| Broad St | 13 |
| N Main St | 10 |
| Camden Hwy | 9 |
| S Pike | 9 |
| S Us 15 Hwy | 9 |
| Pocalla Rd | 8 |
Sumter County at a glance
| Population | 104,776 |
| Land area | 665.1 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,127 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 60 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -29% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 50 | +5% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sumter County
ZIP codes in Sumter County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sumter County
How common are truck crashes in Sumter County?
Sumter County has had 591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sumter County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Sumter County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sumter County?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sumter County?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sumter County compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sumter County?
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.