ZIP 29061 (Hopkins, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with South Carolina
Richland County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Richland County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 29061 at a glance: I-77 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29061.
Overview
Police reported 2,604 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 1,715 people were injured and 67 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29061 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-48 (3), CR-THIRD Street (1) and SR-768 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 78 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29061 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 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.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| CR-THIRD Street | 1 |
| SR-768 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 313 |
| I-77 | 278 |
| I-26 | 170 |
| Garners Ferry Rd | 46 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 38 |
| Two Notch Rd | 31 |
| Shop Rd | 25 |
| Bluff Rd | 24 |
ZIP 29061 at a glance
| Population | 12,538 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,307 |
| Median home value | $160,372 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 165 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 180 | +9% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 207 | +15% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 224 | +8% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 165 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 224. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29061
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29061?
Since 2015, 2,604 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (1,715 injured, 67 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29061?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29061: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29061?
Truck crashes in Richland County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29061?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29061 compare with South Carolina?
Richland County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29061?
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.