ZIP 29058 (Heath Springs, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29058: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lancaster 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with South Carolina
Lancaster County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Lancaster County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lancaster County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-521 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29058 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-200 (2), US-21 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29058 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-521 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-521 | 3 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 42 |
| Flat Creek Rd | 30 |
| Pageland Hwy | 28 |
| Shiloh Unity Rd | 16 |
| Rock Hill Hwy | 14 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 12 |
| Kershaw Camden Hwy | 12 |
| Monroe Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 29058 at a glance
| Population | 5,423 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,383 |
| Median home value | $160,284 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 45 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | -0% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 48 | +30% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29058
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29058?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lancaster County (299 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29058?
NHTSA data shows US-521 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29058 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29058?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29058?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29058 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29058?
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.