ZIP 29127 (Prosperity, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29127: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newberry 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
6 of 679 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newberry County compares with South Carolina
Newberry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newberry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newberry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Newberry County has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Newberry County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Newberry County has recorded 679 truck crashes since 2015, with 417 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29127 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (2), SR-51 (1) and US-378 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29127 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Newberry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-378 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newberry County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 187 |
| US-76 | 15 |
| US-176 | 11 |
| Sc34 | 10 |
| Sc121 | 9 |
| Wilson Rd | 5 |
| Sc56 | 5 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
ZIP 29127 at a glance
| Population | 9,920 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,164 |
| Median home value | $255,783 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newberry 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29127
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29127?
Newberry County has had 679 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 417 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29127?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29127: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29127?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Newberry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29127?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Newberry County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29127 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Newberry County has 154.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29127?
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.