ZIP 29137 (Salley, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29137: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 29137: SR-3 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29137 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aiken County since 2015: 516 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% 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 29137 is SR-3, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-113 (1) and SR-389 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is December, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 14.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29137 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-389 | 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 29137 at a glance
| Population | 2,248 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,116 |
| Median home value | $101,423 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29137
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29137?
1,025 truck crashes have been reported in Aiken County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 516 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29137?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29137 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29137?
January has the most truck crashes in Aiken County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29137?
Since 2015, Aiken County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29137 compare with South Carolina?
Aiken County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29137?
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.