ZIP 29079 (Lydia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Darlington 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
8 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darlington County compares with South Carolina
Darlington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Darlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Darlington County at a glance: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Carolina: 3.9).
Overview
Darlington County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.8% 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 (5). After it: SR-151 (4), US-15 (2) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-151 | 4 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-360 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darlington County) |
|---|---|
| E Mciver Rd | 24 |
| N Governor Williams Hwy | 21 |
| I-20 | 19 |
| W Bobo Newsom Hwy | 17 |
| Oates Hwy | 14 |
| S Main St | 14 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 13 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 29079 at a glance
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darlington 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 | 59 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | -19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -5% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 47 | +5% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29079?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darlington County (411 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29079?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29079: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29079?
Truck crashes in Darlington County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29079?
Since 2015, Darlington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29079 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darlington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29079?
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.