ZIP 29168 (Wedgefield, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29168: 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 |
Sumter County sits below South Carolina 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).
The headline for ZIP 29168: US-601 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29168: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 591 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29168 is US-601, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-261 (1), SR-40 (1) and SR-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29168 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-601 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
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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 2 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-763 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 29168 at a glance
| Population | 2,903 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,911 |
| Median home value | $52,671 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29168
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29168?
Sumter County has had 591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29168?
NHTSA data shows US-601 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29168 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29168?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Sumter County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29168?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29168 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29168?
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.