ZIP 29435 (Cottageville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colleton 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
4 of 823 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colleton County compares with South Carolina
Colleton County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Colleton County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Colleton County at a glance: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 823 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colleton County since 2015: 591 people were injured and 51 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-136 (1) and Ssr-30 Givhans Ferry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29435 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 6 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| Ssr-30 Givhans Ferry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colleton County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| Augusta Hwy | 15 |
| Ace Basin Pkwy | 12 |
| Cottageville Hwy | 11 |
| Jefferies Hwy | 11 |
| Bells Hwy | 10 |
| Charleston Hwy | 10 |
| Lowcountry Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29435 at a glance
| Population | 4,304 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,813 |
| Median home value | $152,534 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colleton 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 51 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29435
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29435?
Since 2015, 823 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colleton County (591 injured, 51 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29435?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29435 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29435?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Colleton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29435?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Colleton County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29435 compare with South Carolina?
Colleton County records 182.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29435?
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.