ZIP 29204 (Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29204: 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 |
Richland County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29204: I-20 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29204 since 2015.
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
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% 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 29204 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-77 (8), SR-48 (5) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
They recorded 1.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29204 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-77 | 8 |
| SR-48 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-26 | 3 |
| 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 29204 at a glance
| Population | 18,159 |
| Density | 1,102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,189 |
| Median home value | $198,868 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29204
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29204?
2,604 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 1,715 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29204?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29204: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29204?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29204?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29204 compare with South Carolina?
Richland County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29204?
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.