ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29445: 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 |
Berkeley 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 29445 at a glance: I-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29445: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkeley County. They injured 1,051 people and killed 58.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% 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
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29445 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-526 (3), SR-33 (2) and SR-642 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (22%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29445 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkeley County.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| I-526 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-642 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
| CR-PERIMETER Rd | 1 |
| SR-1342 | 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 29445 at a glance
| Population | 59,227 |
| Density | 398 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,594 |
| Median home value | $280,404 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 153. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29445
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29445?
Since 2015, 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkeley County (1,051 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29445?
I-26 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29445 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29445?
January has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29445?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Berkeley County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29445 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Berkeley County records 52.6 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 29445?
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.