ZIP 29440 (Georgetown, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Georgetown 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 of 509 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Georgetown County compares with South Carolina
Georgetown County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Georgetown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Georgetown County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Georgetown County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 29440 at a glance: US-17 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29440 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 509 crashes involving commercial trucks in Georgetown County since 2015: 407 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29440 is US-17, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-318 (1), Ssr-183 Washington Street (1) and US-701 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29440 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Georgetown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
| Ssr-183 Washington Street | 1 |
| US-701 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Georgetown County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Hwy | 55 |
| N Fraser St | 28 |
| Pennyroyal Rd | 25 |
| S Fraser St | 24 |
| County Line Rd | 20 |
| Highmarket St | 17 |
| Browns Ferry Rd | 14 |
| Powell Rd | 13 |
ZIP 29440 at a glance
| Population | 27,319 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,124 |
| Median home value | $179,514 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Georgetown 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 | 49 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | +18% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29440
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29440?
509 truck crashes have been reported in Georgetown County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 407 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29440?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29440 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29440?
Truck crashes in Georgetown County peak in July, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29440?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Georgetown County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29440 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Georgetown County has 66.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29440?
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.