ZIP 29118 (Orangeburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29118: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Orangeburg County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-301 (4), SR-4 (2) and SR-172 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29118 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orangeburg County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; 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) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 8 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-601 | 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 29118 at a glance
| Population | 15,135 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,167 |
| Median home value | $170,905 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29118
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29118?
Since 2015, 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orangeburg County (1,057 injured, 74 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29118?
I-26 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29118 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29118?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29118?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orangeburg County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29118 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orangeburg County has 164.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29118?
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.