ZIP 29436 (Cross, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Berkeley 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley County compares with South Carolina
Berkeley County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Berkeley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 29436: US-176 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29436 since 2015.
Overview
Berkeley County has recorded 1,568 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,051 people injured and 58 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-176 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-59 (2) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29436 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-176, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-176 | 5 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 72 |
| Clements Ferry Rd | 37 |
| Clements Ferry Road | 32 |
| Jedburg Rd | 30 |
| College Park Rd | 27 |
| State Rd | 23 |
| N Main St | 23 |
| College Park Road | 19 |
ZIP 29436 at a glance
| Population | 4,000 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,434 |
| Median home value | $115,012 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley 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 | 67 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 99 | +38% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 153 | +54% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 153. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29436
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29436?
1,568 truck crashes have been reported in Berkeley County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 1,051 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29436?
US-176 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29436 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29436?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29436?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29436 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkeley County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29436?
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.