ZIP 29405 (North Charleston, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29405: 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
Charleston County has recorded 2,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,839 people injured and 58 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 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29405 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-526 (4), SR-7 (4) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 87 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29405 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charleston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Charleston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| I-526 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-642 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-PERIMETER Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 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 29405 at a glance
| Population | 26,254 |
| Density | 690 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,600 |
| Median home value | $288,945 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 191 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 216. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29405
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29405?
Charleston County has had 2,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,839 people and killing 58.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29405?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29405: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29405?
May has the most truck crashes in Charleston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29405?
Garbage trucks were involved in 87 reported crashes in Charleston County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29405 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charleston County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29405?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.