ZIP 29047 (Elloree, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29047: 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 |
Calhoun County sits below South Carolina 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.
Calhoun County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29047 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-301 (3), I-26 (2) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29047 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| I-26 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-176 | 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 29047 at a glance
| Population | 3,537 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,571 |
| Median home value | $209,389 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29047
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29047?
561 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 373 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29047?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29047: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29047?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in July, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29047?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29047 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 335.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29047?
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.