ZIP 29045 (Elgin, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29045: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Kershaw County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 29045: I-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29045 since 2015.
Overview
Kershaw County has recorded 644 truck crashes since 2015, with 365 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 0.2% 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 29045 is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-77 (2), US-601 (2) and CR-WOOTEN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29045 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| CR-WOOTEN Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 29045 at a glance
| Population | 31,372 |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,366 |
| Median home value | $261,629 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29045
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29045?
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 29045?
I-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29045 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29045?
Truck crashes in Kershaw County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29045?
Since 2015, Kershaw County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29045 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kershaw County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29045?
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.