Stuckey, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stuckey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stuckey 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 |
Williamsburg County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Williamsburg County: 1 in 98 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williamsburg County. They injured 214 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Stuckey since 2015, this page uses Williamsburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Stuckey is SR-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-261 (1), SR-39 (1) and Ssr-159 Dewey Cox Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Stuckey fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 3 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Ssr-159 Dewey Cox Rd | 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 |
Stuckey at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29580) | $50,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29580) | $94,808 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stuckey
How many truck crashes happen in Stuckey?
Williamsburg County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 214 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stuckey?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stuckey since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stuckey?
March has the most truck crashes in Williamsburg County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stuckey?
Since 2015, Williamsburg County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stuckey compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 98.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Williamsburg County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stuckey?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.