ZIP 29105 (Monetta, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aiken 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
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Aiken County compares with South Carolina
Aiken County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aiken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Aiken County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 29105: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29105: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Aiken County. They injured 516 people and killed 43.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.3% 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 (3). Next come SR-39 (2), SR-178 (1) and SR-245 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is December, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 14.3, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29105 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Aiken County.
- 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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aiken County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 187 |
| Bettis Academy Rd | 18 |
| Edgefield Hwy | 16 |
| Atomic Rd | 13 |
| Charleston Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 11 |
| Sand Bar Ferry Rd | 11 |
| Williston Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29105 at a glance
| Population | 1,621 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,444 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aiken 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 | 92 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 88 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 82 | -7% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 85 | +5% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 92 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29105
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29105?
Aiken County has had 1,025 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 516 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29105?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29105: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29105?
January has the most truck crashes in Aiken County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29105?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aiken County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29105 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Aiken County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29105?
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.