ZIP 29030 (Cameron, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
3 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with South Carolina
Calhoun County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 335.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Calhoun County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 175 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 561 truck crashes since 2015, with 373 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 29030 is I-26, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-301 (2), SR-43 (1) and US-601 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29030 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 168 |
| Columbia Rd | 10 |
| Burke Rd | 9 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 8 |
| Old State Rd | 6 |
| Old Sandy Run Rd | 5 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 5 |
| Interstate | 5 |
ZIP 29030 at a glance
| Population | 2,045 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,313 |
| Median home value | $212,037 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +47% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 42 | +39% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29030
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29030?
Calhoun County has had 561 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 373 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29030?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29030 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29030?
July has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29030?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29030 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 335.0 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29030?
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.