Lockhart, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lockhart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lockhart 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 |
Union County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
Union County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Lockhart since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of Lockhart with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-49 (2) and SR-105 (1).
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 Lockhart fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-105 | 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 |
Lockhart at a glance
| Population | 370 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29364) | $25,089 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29364) | $27,859 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lockhart
How many truck crashes happen in Lockhart?
Union County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lockhart?
SR-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lockhart since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lockhart?
The worst month is January: 11.7% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lockhart?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lockhart compared 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 Lockhart?
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.