ZIP 29208 (Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29208: 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 sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 29208: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29208: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 2,604 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,715 people injured and 67 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29208 is I-20, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-77 (7), I-26 (5) and SR-48 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
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 29208 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 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 29208 at a glance
| Population | 2,445 |
| Density | 6,867 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 165 to 224. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 29208
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29208?
2,604 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 1,715 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29208?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29208 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29208?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29208?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29208 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 29208?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.