Mulberry, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mulberry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mulberry 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 runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mulberry: US-15 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mulberry: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 591 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Mulberry had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sumter County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-378 (2), SR-37 (1) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mulberry fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 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) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-763 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 |
Mulberry at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29153) | $60,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29153) | $136,153 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mulberry
How many truck crashes happen in Mulberry?
Since 2015, 591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (385 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mulberry?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mulberry: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mulberry?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mulberry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Mulberry compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mulberry?
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.