ZIP 29170 (West Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29170: 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 runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 29170: I-20 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29170.
Overview
Police reported 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lexington County since 2015: 1,522 people were injured and 74 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29170 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-26 (5), SR-48 (3) and SR-602 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 54 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29170 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lexington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| I-26 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-602 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| US-321 | 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 29170 at a glance
| Population | 21,247 |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,902 |
| Median home value | $212,041 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29170
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29170?
Since 2015, 2,302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lexington County (1,522 injured, 74 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29170?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29170: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29170?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lexington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29170?
Since 2015, Lexington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29170 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lexington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29170?
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.