Riverview, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverview and York County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use York County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with South Carolina
York County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
York County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Riverview: I-77 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Riverview.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 805 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Riverview since 2015; patterns below come from York County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of Riverview with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-485 (3), SR-49 (2) and SR-901 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is July, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Riverview fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in York County
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 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-460 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 120 |
| Mcconnells Hwy | 25 |
| Charlotte Hwy | 19 |
| Carowinds Blvd | 14 |
| Anderson Rd | 13 |
| Gold Hill Rd | 9 |
| Sutton Rd | 9 |
| SR-324 | 8 |
Riverview at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29708) | $132,018 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29708) | $525,392 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 94 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 84 | -11% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 101 | +19% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 115 | +14% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riverview
How common are truck crashes in Riverview?
Since 2015, 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (805 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Riverview?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riverview since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Riverview?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riverview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Riverview compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Riverview?
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.