ZIP 29437 (Dorchester, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dorchester 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dorchester County compares with South Carolina
Dorchester County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dorchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dorchester County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Dorchester County: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dorchester County since 2015: 659 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29437 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-78 (3), US-178 (2) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29437 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 1.0% 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
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 Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 12 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-30 Givhans Ferry Rd | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dorchester County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 79 |
| I-26 | 60 |
| US-78 | 22 |
| Ashley Phosphate Rd | 15 |
| Orangeburg Rd | 12 |
| Dorchester Rd | 11 |
| Us 78 Hwy | 10 |
| Central Ave | 9 |
ZIP 29437 at a glance
| Population | 2,281 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,821 |
| Median home value | $180,791 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dorchester 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 | 52 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 61 | +16% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 76 | +25% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 103 | +36% | 4.4 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29437
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29437?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dorchester County (659 injured, 48 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29437?
I-26 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29437 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29437?
March has the most truck crashes in Dorchester County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29437?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Dorchester County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29437 compare with South Carolina?
Dorchester County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29437?
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.