ZIP 29129 (Ridge Spring, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29129: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aiken 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
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Aiken County compares with South Carolina
Aiken County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aiken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Aiken County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Aiken County: December more garbage-truck crashes happen in December than in any other month (23%).
Overview
Aiken County has recorded 1,025 truck crashes since 2015, with 516 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.2% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29129 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-121 (2), SR-19 (2), I-20 (1), SR-34 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (23%).
They recorded 14.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29129 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aiken County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 187 |
| Bettis Academy Rd | 18 |
| Edgefield Hwy | 16 |
| Atomic Rd | 13 |
| Charleston Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 11 |
| Sand Bar Ferry Rd | 11 |
| Williston Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29129 at a glance
| Population | 4,605 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,103 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aiken 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 | 92 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 88 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 82 | -7% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 85 | +5% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 92 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29129
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29129?
1,025 truck crashes have been reported in Aiken County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 516 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29129?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Aiken County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29129?
Since 2015, Aiken County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29129 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Aiken County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29129?
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.