ZIP 29111 (New Zion, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29111: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarendon 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 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarendon County compares with South Carolina
Clarendon County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarendon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarendon County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Clarendon County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clarendon County at a glance: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarendon County. They injured 238 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29111 is US-378, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-301 (2), I-95 (1) and SR-261 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clarendon County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29111 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarendon County.
- Look at alternatives to US-378 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clarendon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-378 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarendon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 107 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
| SR-301 | 5 |
| Greeleyville Hwy | 4 |
| Paxville Hwy | 4 |
| Turbeville Hwy | 4 |
| 122Nb | 3 |
| Am Nash Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29111 at a glance
| Population | 1,401 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $126,648 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarendon 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 | 29 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +17% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29111
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29111?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 238 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29111?
NHTSA data shows US-378 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29111 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29111?
Truck crashes in Clarendon County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29111?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clarendon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29111 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarendon County has 109.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29111?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.