ZIP 29067 (Kershaw, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29067: 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. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 299 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29067 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-157 (1), SR-20 (1), SR-26 (1), SR-341 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29067 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-341 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| US-601 | 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 29067 at a glance
| Population | 11,116 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,077 |
| Median home value | $141,166 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29067
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29067?
Lancaster County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 299 people and killing 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29067?
October has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29067?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29067 compare with South Carolina?
Lancaster County records 39.2 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 29067?
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.