Jonesville, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonesville and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with South Carolina
Union County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Union County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Union County: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 116 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Jonesville since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jonesville since 2015: SR-9 (2) and US-176 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Jonesville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-176 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Jonesville Lockhart Hwy | 17 |
| Whitmire Hwy | 11 |
| Carlisle Whitmire Hwy | 9 |
| Furman L Fendley Hwy | 8 |
| Jonesville Hwy | 3 |
| Kelly Rd | 3 |
| Cross Keys Hwy | 2 |
| Janie Glymph Goree Blvd | 2 |
Jonesville at a glance
| Population | 815 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 803 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29353) | $64,494 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29353) | $123,891 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | -24% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonesville
How common are truck crashes in Jonesville?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (116 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jonesville?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jonesville?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jonesville compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jonesville?
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.