Fort Mill, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Mill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Mill compares with South Carolina
Fort Mill against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Mill stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Mill | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fort Mill sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Fort Mill: I-77 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fort Mill.
Overview
Police reported 488 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fort Mill since 2015: 273 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fort Mill is I-77, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-485 (3), SR-49 (2) and SR-901 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Fort Mill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.6% 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
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 Fort Mill
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 11 |
| I-485 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| Carmel Rd | 1 |
| Quail Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Rea Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Mill) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 74 |
| Carowinds Blvd | 14 |
| Sutton Rd | 9 |
| 90Sb | 8 |
| Fort Mill Pkwy | 7 |
| Gold Hill Rd | 7 |
| Country Lodge Rd | 7 |
| Sutton Ridge Ln | 6 |
Fort Mill at a glance
| Population | 36,244 |
| Land area | 19.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,849 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Mill 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | +5640% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +53% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 2010s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Mill
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill has had 488 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fort Mill?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Mill: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Mill?
Truck crashes in Fort Mill peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fort Mill?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Mill since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fort Mill compare with South Carolina?
Fort Mill records 118.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fort Mill?
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.