ZIP 29075 (Little Mountain, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newberry 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
6 of 679 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newberry County compares with South Carolina
Newberry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newberry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newberry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Newberry County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Newberry County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 679 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newberry County. They injured 417 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-213 (1), SR-51 (1) and US-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29075 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Newberry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newberry County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 187 |
| US-76 | 15 |
| US-176 | 11 |
| Sc34 | 10 |
| Sc121 | 9 |
| Wilson Rd | 5 |
| Sc56 | 5 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
ZIP 29075 at a glance
| Population | 2,848 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,884 |
| Median home value | $294,039 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newberry 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29075
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29075?
Since 2015, 679 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newberry County (417 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29075?
I-26 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29075 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29075?
April has the most truck crashes in Newberry County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29075?
Since 2015, Newberry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29075 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 154.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newberry County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29075?
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.