ZIP 29078 (Lugoff, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kershaw 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
13 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kershaw County compares with South Carolina
Kershaw County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kershaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kershaw County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Kershaw County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 29078: I-20 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29078.
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kershaw County since 2015: 365 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-601 (2), SR-12 (1) and SR-268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29078 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kershaw County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; 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
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 Kershaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kershaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 128 |
| US-1 | 18 |
| US-601 | 16 |
| SR-1 | 15 |
| SR-601 | 14 |
| Highway 601 South | 13 |
| Kershaw Hwy | 9 |
| Ridgeway Rd | 9 |
ZIP 29078 at a glance
| Population | 16,283 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,727 |
| Median home value | $196,199 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kershaw 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 63 | +47% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29078?
Kershaw County has had 644 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 365 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29078?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29078 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29078?
Truck crashes in Kershaw County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29078?
Since 2015, Kershaw County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29078 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kershaw County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29078?
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.