ZIP 29003 (Bamberg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bamberg County, 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
0 of 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bamberg County compares with South Carolina
Bamberg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bamberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bamberg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Bamberg County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bamberg County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Bamberg County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29003 since 2015: SR-61 (1), US-601 (1) and US-78 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bamberg County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29003 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bamberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bamberg County) |
|---|---|
| Heritage Hwy | 9 |
| Main Hwy | 5 |
| Carolina Hwy | 5 |
| Broxton Bridge Rd | 5 |
| Cannon Bridge Rd | 3 |
| Country Club Rd | 3 |
| Freedom Rd | 3 |
| Char Augusta Rd | 2 |
ZIP 29003 at a glance
| Population | 5,610 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,624 |
| Median home value | $107,169 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bamberg 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 | 15 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29003?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Bamberg County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 71 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29003?
January has the most truck crashes in Bamberg County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bamberg County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29003 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Bamberg County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29003?
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.