ZIP 29036 (Chapin, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lexington 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lexington County compares with South Carolina
Lexington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lexington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Lexington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 29036 at a glance: I-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29036: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lexington County since 2015: 1,522 people were injured and 74 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29036 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-213 (1), SR-51 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lexington County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lexington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-378 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lexington County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 382 |
| I-20 | 216 |
| I-77 | 46 |
| Two Notch Rd | 29 |
| Charleston Hwy | 25 |
| Edmund Hwy | 21 |
| Augusta Rd | 20 |
| Fish Hatchery Rd | 19 |
ZIP 29036 at a glance
| Population | 26,620 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,986 |
| Median home value | $410,502 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lexington 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 | 131 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 134 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 187 | +40% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 191 | +2% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 131 a year in the 1990s and 191 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29036?
Lexington County has had 2,302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,522 people and killing 74.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29036?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29036: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29036?
March has the most truck crashes in Lexington County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29036?
54 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lexington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29036 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Lexington County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29036?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.