ZIP 29063 (Irmo, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29063: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Richland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29063: I-26 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29063.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 2,604 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,715 people injured and 67 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29063 is I-26, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (5), US-176 (2) and I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29063 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-1842 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-321 | 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 29063 at a glance
| Population | 38,201 |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,973 |
| Median home value | $260,410 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 165 to 224. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29063
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29063?
2,604 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 1,715 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29063?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29063 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29063?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29063?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29063 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29063?
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.