ZIP 29142 (Santee, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orangeburg 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
12 of 1,575 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orangeburg County compares with South Carolina
Orangeburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orangeburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orangeburg County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orangeburg County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orangeburg County since 2015: 1,057 people were injured and 74 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29142 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-26 (6), US-301 (3) and US-176 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29142 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orangeburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-26 | 6 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orangeburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 191 |
| I-95 | 84 |
| Five Chop Rd | 46 |
| Neeses Hwy | 23 |
| Old Number Six Hwy | 17 |
| Savannah Hwy | 16 |
| North Rd | 16 |
| Old State Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29142 at a glance
| Population | 4,744 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,028 |
| Median home value | $181,428 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orangeburg 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 | 97 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 105 | +8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +11% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 138 | +18% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 97 to 138. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29142
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29142?
Since 2015, 1,575 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orangeburg County (1,057 injured, 74 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29142?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29142: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29142?
Truck crashes in Orangeburg County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29142?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Orangeburg County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29142 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 164.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orangeburg County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29142?
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.