ZIP 29059 (Holly Hill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orangeburg 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
12 of 1,575 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orangeburg County compares with South Carolina
Orangeburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orangeburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orangeburg County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orangeburg County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orangeburg County since 2015: 1,057 people were injured and 74 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29059 is I-26, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (4), US-176 (3) and SR-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29059 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orangeburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 13 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-176 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orangeburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 191 |
| I-95 | 84 |
| Five Chop Rd | 46 |
| Neeses Hwy | 23 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 17 |
| Savannah Hwy | 16 |
| North Rd | 16 |
| Old State Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29059 at a glance
| Population | 4,905 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,698 |
| Median home value | $94,949 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orangeburg 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 | 97 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 105 | +8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +11% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 138 | +18% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29059
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29059?
Since 2015, 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orangeburg County (1,057 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29059?
I-26 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29059 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29059?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Orangeburg County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29059 compared with South Carolina?
Orangeburg County records 164.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29059?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.