ZIP 29130 (Ridgeway, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfield 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
5 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with South Carolina
Fairfield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Fairfield County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fairfield County: 35.4% share of truck crashes after dark (South Carolina: 21.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfield County. They injured 294 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29130 is I-77, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29130 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 80 |
| State Highway 200 | 6 |
| US-21 | 6 |
| US-321 | 6 |
| State Highway 34 | 5 |
| Newberry Rd | 4 |
| State Highway 213 | 4 |
| Old Airport Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29130 at a glance
| Population | 6,252 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,963 |
| Median home value | $275,877 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29130
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29130?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairfield County (294 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29130?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29130: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29130?
Truck crashes in Fairfield County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29130?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29130 compare with South Carolina?
Fairfield County records 177.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29130?
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.