ZIP 29180 (Winnsboro, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29180: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfield 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
5 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with South Carolina
Fairfield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Fairfield County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fairfield County at a glance: 35.4% share of truck crashes after dark (South Carolina: 21.5%).
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 418 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-34 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29180 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 80 |
| State Highway 200 | 6 |
| US-21 | 6 |
| US-321 | 6 |
| State Highway 34 | 5 |
| Newberry Rd | 4 |
| State Highway 213 | 4 |
| Old Airport Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29180 at a glance
| Population | 11,730 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,330 |
| Median home value | $136,021 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 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, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29180
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29180?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 294 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29180?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29180: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29180?
July has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29180?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29180 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 177.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fairfield County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29180?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.