ZIP 29128 (Rembert, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29128: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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
16 of 591 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with South Carolina
Sumter County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Sumter County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Sumter County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 591 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29128 happened on I-20 (2), US-521 (2), SR-37 (1) and US-601 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29128 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 2 |
| US-521 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 36 |
| Myrtle Beach Hwy | 18 |
| Broad St | 13 |
| N Main St | 10 |
| Camden Hwy | 9 |
| S Pike | 9 |
| S Us 15 Hwy | 9 |
| Pocalla Rd | 8 |
ZIP 29128 at a glance
| Population | 4,460 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,571 |
| Median home value | $125,379 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 60 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -29% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 50 | +5% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29128?
Sumter County has had 591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29128?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29128?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29128 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29128?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.