South Sumter, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Sumter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Sumter 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 |
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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Sumter County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sumter County. They injured 385 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in South Sumter since 2015, this page uses Sumter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Sumter since 2015: US-15 (2), US-378 (2), SR-40 (1), SR-441 (1) and SR-763 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for South Sumter fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 2 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| 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 |
South Sumter at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29150) | $50,965 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29150) | $166,393 |
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 South Sumter
How many truck accidents are there in South Sumter?
Since 2015, 591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (385 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Sumter?
March has the most truck crashes in Sumter County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Sumter?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Sumter compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Sumter?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.