Sharon, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sharon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sharon 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, York County is lower on 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 Sharon: SR-49 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sharon: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 805 people were injured and 40 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Sharon since 2015; patterns below come from York County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-105 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sharon fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Sharon at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29717) | $68,235 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29717) | $178,109 |
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 Sharon
How many truck crashes happen in Sharon?
1,365 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 805 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sharon?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sharon: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sharon?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sharon?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sharon 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Sharon?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.