ZIP 29353 (Jonesville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
3 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with South Carolina
Union County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Union County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Union County: 0.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Union County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29353 since 2015: SR-9 (2) and US-176 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29353 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Jonesville Lockhart Hwy | 17 |
| Whitmire Hwy | 11 |
| Carlisle Whitmire Hwy | 9 |
| Furman L Fendley Hwy | 8 |
| Jonesville Hwy | 3 |
| Kelly Rd | 3 |
| Cross Keys Hwy | 2 |
| Janie Glymph Goree Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 29353 at a glance
| Population | 3,675 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,494 |
| Median home value | $123,891 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | -24% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29353
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29353?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 116 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29353?
January has the most truck crashes in Union County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29353?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29353 compare with South Carolina?
Union County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29353?
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.