ZIP 29114 (Olanta, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29114: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Florence 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with South Carolina
Florence County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Florence County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Florence County: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Florence County since 2015: 800 people were injured and 68 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29114 happened on I-95 (3), US-378 (3), SR-403 (2) and SR-147 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29114 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Florence County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| SR-403 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 126 |
| Paper Mill Road | 25 |
| N Williston Rd | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Irby St | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| E Old Marion Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29114 at a glance
| Population | 1,786 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,579 |
| Median home value | $128,189 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 103 | +2% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 104 | +0% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | -3% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29114
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29114?
Florence County has had 1,225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 800 people and killing 68.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29114?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29114?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Florence County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29114 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Florence County has 76.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29114?
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.