ZIP 29169 (West Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29169: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lexington 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lexington County compares with South Carolina
Lexington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lexington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Lexington County sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 29169 at a glance: I-20 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29169.
Overview
Lexington County has recorded 2,302 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,522 people injured and 74 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 29169 is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-26 (7), SR-48 (5) and I-77 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29169 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lexington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-26 | 7 |
| SR-48 | 5 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-602 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lexington County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 382 |
| I-20 | 216 |
| I-77 | 46 |
| Two Notch Rd | 29 |
| Charleston Hwy | 25 |
| Edmund Hwy | 21 |
| Augusta Rd | 20 |
| Fish Hatchery Rd | 19 |
ZIP 29169 at a glance
| Population | 21,647 |
| Density | 719 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,122 |
| Median home value | $207,509 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lexington 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 | 131 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 134 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 187 | +40% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 191 | +2% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 131 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 191. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29169
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29169?
Since 2015, 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lexington County (1,522 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29169?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29169 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29169?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lexington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29169?
54 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lexington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29169 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lexington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29169?
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.