ZIP 29201 (Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with South Carolina
Richland County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Richland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 29201: I-20 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29201.
Overview
Police reported 2,604 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 1,715 people were injured and 67 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-77 (7), I-26 (5) and SR-48 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 1.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29201 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| I-77 | 7 |
| I-26 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| SR-555 | 2 |
| SR-602 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 313 |
| I-77 | 278 |
| I-26 | 170 |
| Garners Ferry Rd | 46 |
| Mccords Ferry Rd | 38 |
| Two Notch Rd | 31 |
| Shop Rd | 25 |
| Bluff Rd | 24 |
ZIP 29201 at a glance
| Population | 24,605 |
| Density | 824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,297 |
| Median home value | $257,813 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 165 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 180 | +9% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 207 | +15% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 224 | +8% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 165 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 224. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29201?
Richland County has had 2,604 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,715 people and killing 67.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29201?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29201 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29201?
Truck crashes in Richland County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 78 reported crashes in Richland County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29201 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Richland County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29201?
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.