ZIP 29123 (Pelion, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29123: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lexington 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lexington County compares with South Carolina
Lexington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lexington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Lexington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29123: US-178 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29123: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lexington County. They injured 1,522 people and killed 74.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-178 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29123 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-302 (2), CR-TRUEX Rd (1) and Cr- Jim Spence Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29123 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-178; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lexington County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lexington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-178 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| CR-TRUEX Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Jim Spence Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-625 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lexington County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 382 |
| I-20 | 216 |
| I-77 | 46 |
| Two Notch Rd | 29 |
| Charleston Hwy | 25 |
| Edmund Hwy | 21 |
| Augusta Rd | 20 |
| Fish Hatchery Rd | 19 |
ZIP 29123 at a glance
| Population | 7,938 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,317 |
| Median home value | $138,432 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lexington 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 | 131 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 134 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 187 | +40% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 191 | +2% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 131 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 191. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29123
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29123?
Since 2015, 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lexington County (1,522 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29123?
NHTSA data shows US-178 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29123 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29123?
Truck crashes in Lexington County peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29123?
Since 2015, Lexington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29123 compared with South Carolina?
Lexington County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29123?
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.