ZIP 29162 (Turbeville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29162: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clarendon County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29162 is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-378 (3), SR-403 (2) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarendon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29162 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarendon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clarendon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| SR-403 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 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 29162 at a glance
| Population | 3,776 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,979 |
| Median home value | $138,834 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 29162
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29162?
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarendon County (238 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29162?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29162 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29162?
Truck crashes in Clarendon County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29162?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clarendon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29162 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarendon County has 109.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29162?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.