ZIP 29166 (Ward, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29166: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saluda 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
4 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saluda County compares with South Carolina
Saluda County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saluda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saluda County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Saluda County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Saluda County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 11.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saluda County. They injured 142 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29166 happened on SR-178 (1), SR-34 (1), SR-39 (1), Ssr-189 Belulah Rd (1) and US-178 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29166 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saluda County.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Saluda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Ssr-189 Belulah Rd | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
| US-378 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saluda County) |
|---|---|
| Batesburg Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 9 |
| Johnston Hwy | 9 |
| Ridge Spring Hwy | 9 |
| Chappells Hwy | 8 |
| Spann Rd | 6 |
| Duncan Rd | 5 |
| Denny Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 29166 at a glance
| Population | 611 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,652 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saluda 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +41% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29166
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29166?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saluda County (142 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29166?
March has the most truck crashes in Saluda County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29166?
Since 2015, Saluda County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29166 compare with South Carolina?
Saluda County records 89.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29166?
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.