ZIP 29148 (Summerton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarendon 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
0 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarendon County compares with South Carolina
Clarendon County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarendon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarendon County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Clarendon County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clarendon County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Clarendon County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 238 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29148 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-15 (2), SR-41 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clarendon County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29148 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 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clarendon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarendon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 107 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
| SR-301 | 5 |
| Greeleyville Hwy | 4 |
| Paxville Hwy | 4 |
| Turbeville Hwy | 4 |
| 122Nb | 3 |
| Am Nash Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29148 at a glance
| Population | 6,033 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,300 |
| Median home value | $190,777 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarendon 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 | 29 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +17% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29148
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29148?
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarendon County (238 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29148?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29148 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29148?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarendon County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29148?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29148 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 109.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarendon County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29148?
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.