ZIP 29153 (Sumter, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29153: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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
16 of 591 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with South Carolina
Sumter County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Sumter County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 29153 at a glance: US-15 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29153 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 591 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-378 (2), SR-37 (1) and SR-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29153 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-763 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 36 |
| Myrtle Beach Hwy | 18 |
| Broad St | 13 |
| N Main St | 10 |
| Camden Hwy | 9 |
| S Pike | 9 |
| S Us 15 Hwy | 9 |
| Pocalla Rd | 8 |
ZIP 29153 at a glance
| Population | 14,434 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,071 |
| Median home value | $136,153 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 60 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -29% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 48 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 50 | +5% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 50 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29153
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29153?
591 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 385 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29153?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29153: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29153?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29153?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29153 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29153?
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.