ZIP 29006 (Batesburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saluda 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
4 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saluda County compares with South Carolina
Saluda County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saluda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saluda County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Saluda County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 29006: I-20 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29006.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saluda County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29006 is I-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (2), SR-39 (2) and US-178 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29006 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Saluda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| Ssr-189 Belulah Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saluda County) |
|---|---|
| Batesburg Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 9 |
| Johnston Hwy | 9 |
| Ridge Spring Hwy | 9 |
| Chappells Hwy | 8 |
| Spann Rd | 6 |
| Duncan Rd | 5 |
| Denny Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 29006 at a glance
| Population | 9,199 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,379 |
| Median home value | $143,051 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saluda 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +41% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29006
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29006?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saluda County (142 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29006?
I-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29006 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29006?
Truck crashes in Saluda County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29006?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saluda County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29006 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Saluda County has 89.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29006?
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.