ZIP 29055 (Great Falls, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chester 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 530 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with South Carolina
Chester County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Chester County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chester County at a glance: 0.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 530 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29055 is I-77, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-200 (2), US-21 (2) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29055 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 94 |
| Lancaster Hwy | 37 |
| Catawba River Rd | 14 |
| Pinckney Rd | 10 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 8 |
| Saluda Rd | 5 |
| Old Richburg Rd | 5 |
| J A Cochran Byp | 5 |
ZIP 29055 at a glance
| Population | 3,924 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,401 |
| Median home value | $100,607 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 42 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +4% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 45 | +18% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29055
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29055?
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (319 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29055?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29055 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29055?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29055?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chester County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29055 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 140.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chester County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29055?
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.