ZIP 29145 (Silverstreet, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newberry 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
6 of 679 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newberry County compares with South Carolina
Newberry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newberry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newberry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Newberry County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Newberry County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 679 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newberry County since 2015: 417 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29145 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-121 (1), SR-34 (1), SR-369 (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29145 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Newberry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-369 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newberry County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 187 |
| US-76 | 15 |
| US-176 | 11 |
| Sc34 | 10 |
| Sc121 | 9 |
| Wilson Rd | 5 |
| Sc56 | 5 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
ZIP 29145 at a glance
| Population | 594 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,778 |
| Median home value | $106,072 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newberry 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29145
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29145?
Since 2015, 679 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newberry County (417 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29145?
Truck crashes in Newberry County peak in April, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Newberry County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29145 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 154.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newberry County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29145?
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.