Boykin, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boykin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boykin and Sumter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumter County numbers.
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 |
Sumter County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Boykin: I-20 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Boykin.
Overview
Police reported 591 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Boykin since 2015; patterns below come from Sumter County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Boykin with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-521 (2), US-601 (2) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Boykin fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-521 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Boykin at a glance
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29128) | $43,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29128) | $125,379 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boykin
How common are truck crashes in Boykin?
Sumter County has had 591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Boykin?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boykin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boykin?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Boykin?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Boykin compare 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 Boykin?
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.