ZIP 29403 (Charleston, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charleston 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charleston County compares with South Carolina
Charleston County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charleston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Charleston County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Charleston County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 2,566 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charleston County since 2015: 1,839 people were injured and 58 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29403 since 2015: I-526 (4), SR-7 (4), US-17 (4), I-26 (3) and SR-642 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 87 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29403 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Charleston County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charleston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-526 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| I-26 | 3 |
| SR-642 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-PERIMETER Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-1342 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charleston County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 100 |
| Ashley Phosphate Rd | 67 |
| Long Point Rd | 44 |
| Main Rd | 28 |
| River Rd | 28 |
| Remount Rd | 28 |
| Ladson Rd | 26 |
| W Montague Ave | 21 |
ZIP 29403 at a glance
| Population | 22,533 |
| Density | 1,612 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,944 |
| Median home value | $682,980 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charleston 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 | 191 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 154 | -19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 209 | +35% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 216 | +3% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 191 a year in the 1990s and 216 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29403
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29403?
2,566 truck crashes have been reported in Charleston County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 1,839 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29403?
May has the most truck crashes in Charleston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29403?
Since 2015, Charleston County has reported 87 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29403 compared with South Carolina?
Charleston County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29403?
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.