ZIP 29009 (Bethune, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kershaw 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
13 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kershaw County compares with South Carolina
Kershaw County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kershaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kershaw County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Kershaw County has lower values than South Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 29009 at a glance: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29009: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kershaw County. They injured 365 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29009 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-151 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29009 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kershaw County.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kershaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| Sr- 341 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kershaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 128 |
| US-1 | 18 |
| US-601 | 16 |
| SR-1 | 15 |
| SR-601 | 14 |
| Highway 601 South | 13 |
| Kershaw Hwy | 9 |
| Ridgeway Rd | 9 |
ZIP 29009 at a glance
| Population | 2,451 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,857 |
| Median home value | $100,273 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kershaw 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 63 | +47% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29009?
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kershaw County (365 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29009?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29009: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29009?
Truck crashes in Kershaw County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29009?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Kershaw County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29009 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kershaw County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29009?
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.