ZIP 29065 (Jenkinsville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfield 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
5 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with South Carolina
Fairfield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Fairfield County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fairfield County: 35.4% share of truck crashes after dark (South Carolina: 21.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfield County. They injured 294 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29065 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-213 (1), SR-215 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 80 |
| State Highway 200 | 6 |
| US-21 | 6 |
| US-321 | 6 |
| State Highway 34 | 5 |
| Newberry Rd | 4 |
| State Highway 213 | 4 |
| Old Airport Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29065 at a glance
| Population | 605 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,225 |
| Median home value | $114,105 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29065?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 294 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29065?
I-26 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29065 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29065?
July has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29065?
Since 2015, Fairfield County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29065 compared with South Carolina?
Fairfield County records 177.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29065?
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.