ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29210: 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 29210: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29210: 8 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-26 (5), US-1 (4) and I-77 (3).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29210 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| I-26 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 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 29210 at a glance
| Population | 39,962 |
| Density | 920 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,871 |
| Median home value | $191,578 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 165 a year in the 1990s and 224 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 29210
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29210?
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 29210?
I-20 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29210 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29210?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29210?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29210 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29210?
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.