ZIP 29113 (Norway, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29113: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orangeburg 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
12 of 1,575 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orangeburg County compares with South Carolina
Orangeburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orangeburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orangeburg County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orangeburg County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orangeburg County. They injured 1,057 people and killed 74.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-321 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29113 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-389 (2), SR-3 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29113 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-321; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Orangeburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-389 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orangeburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 191 |
| I-95 | 84 |
| Five Chop Rd | 46 |
| Neeses Hwy | 23 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 17 |
| Savannah Hwy | 16 |
| North Rd | 16 |
| Old State Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29113 at a glance
| Population | 1,875 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,857 |
| Median home value | $86,996 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orangeburg 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 | 97 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 105 | +8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +11% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 138 | +18% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29113
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29113?
1,575 truck crashes have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 1,057 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29113?
Since 2015, US-321 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29113: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29113?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29113?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29113 compared with South Carolina?
Orangeburg County records 164.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29113?
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.