Andrews, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andrews: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Andrews and Williamsburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williamsburg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamsburg County compares with South Carolina
Williamsburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamsburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamsburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Williamsburg County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Williamsburg County: 1 in 98 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamsburg County since 2015: 214 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 72 truck crashes reported in Andrews since 2015, this page uses Williamsburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of Andrews with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-17 (2), US-521 (2) and SR-707 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Andrews fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamsburg County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 6 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-521 | 2 |
| SR-707 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamsburg County) |
|---|---|
| County Line Rd | 26 |
| Williamsburg County Hwy | 15 |
| Seaboard Rd | 14 |
| Hemingway Hwy | 9 |
| Santee Rd | 9 |
| US-521 | 8 |
| Easler Hwy | 7 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
Andrews at a glance
| Population | 2,530 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29510) | $55,058 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29510) | $112,263 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamsburg 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 | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | +25% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +4% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Andrews
How many truck crashes happen in Andrews?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamsburg County (214 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Andrews?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Andrews since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Andrews?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Williamsburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Andrews?
Since 2015, Williamsburg County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Andrews compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamsburg County has 98.8 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Andrews?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.