ZIP 29010 (Bishopville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
5 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with South Carolina
Lee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lee County has lower values than South Carolina for morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lee County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 271 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29010 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (1), SR-441 (1) and Sr- 341 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29010 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| Sr- 341 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 53 |
| Elliott Hwy | 13 |
| Wisacky Hwy | 9 |
| Bethune Hwy | 6 |
| Sumter Hwy | 6 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 5 |
| Jamestown Rd | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
ZIP 29010 at a glance
| Population | 11,861 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,500 |
| Median home value | $109,644 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +16% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29010?
271 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 191 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29010?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29010 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29010?
May has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29010?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29010 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 147.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29010?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.