Garbage Truck and Train Collide at Private Crossing in Kingstree

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A crash involving a train and a garbage truck was reported Wednesday morning near Kingstree, South Carolina. The garbage truck was pushed off the tracks, while the Amtrak train remained upright but suffered heavy damage. The garbage truck driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. No passengers or crew on the train were hurt. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision, which occurred at a private crossing without crossarms or warning signals.

Why it matters

Train-vehicle accidents at private crossings can happen when there are limited safety features in place, such as a lack of gates, lights, or warning signals to alert drivers of an approaching train. Visibility issues and the size of larger vehicles like trucks can also be factors in these types of incidents.

The details

When emergency crews arrived, they found the garbage truck pushed off the tracks, while the Amtrak train remained upright further down the line. The garbage truck driver, who was alone in the vehicle, managed to get out with minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. No passengers or crew members on the train were hurt. Officials said the train suffered heavy damage and is no longer operational. Buses were arranged to transport passengers to the Williamsburg County Recovery Center as travel plans were disrupted. The crash happened at a private crossing that did not have crossarms or warning signals. Additional details about how the collision occurred have not yet been released.

• The crash was reported on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026.
• The incident occurred near 676 N Williamsburg County Hwy, about three miles outside Kingstree.

What’s next

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.