ZIP 29461 (Moncks Corner, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29461: 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 sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 29461 at a glance: US-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29461: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Berkeley County has recorded 1,568 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,051 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (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%).
Road surface: 0.2% 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 (4). It is followed by SR-402 (2), SR-413 (1) and SR-467 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (22% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29461 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-402 | 2 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
| SR-467 | 1 |
| US-176 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 29461 at a glance
| Population | 43,816 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,666 |
| Median home value | $292,116 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 29461
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29461?
Since 2015, 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkeley County (1,051 injured, 58 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29461?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29461 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29461?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29461?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29461 compare with South Carolina?
Berkeley County records 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29461?
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.