ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with South Carolina
Richland County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Richland County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 29016 at a glance: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29016: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,604 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richland County. They injured 1,715 people and killed 67.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29016 is I-77, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (2), CR-WOOTEN Rd (1) and SR-215 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29016 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| CR-WOOTEN Rd | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-555 | 1 |
| US-321 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 313 |
| I-77 | 278 |
| I-26 | 170 |
| Garners Ferry Rd | 46 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 38 |
| Two Notch Rd | 31 |
| Shop Rd | 25 |
| Bluff Rd | 24 |
ZIP 29016 at a glance
| Population | 30,454 |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,082 |
| Median home value | $347,559 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 165 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 180 | +9% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 207 | +15% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 224 | +8% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 165 a year in the 1990s and 224 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29016
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29016?
Since 2015, 2,604 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (1,715 injured, 67 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29016?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29016 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29016?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 78 reported crashes in Richland County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29016 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Richland County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29016?
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.