ZIP 29464 (Mount Pleasant, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29464: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charleston 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charleston County compares with South Carolina
Charleston County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charleston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Charleston County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Charleston County at a glance: 1 in 29 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charleston County. They injured 1,839 people and killed 58.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29464 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-526 (2), SR-33 (2) and US-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
87 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29464 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Charleston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-526 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-PERIMETER Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-642 | 1 |
| SR-703 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charleston County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 100 |
| Ashley Phosphate Rd | 67 |
| Long Point Rd | 44 |
| Main Rd | 28 |
| River Rd | 28 |
| Remount Rd | 28 |
| Ladson Rd | 26 |
| W Montague Ave | 21 |
ZIP 29464 at a glance
| Population | 53,045 |
| Density | 680 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,907 |
| Median home value | $755,883 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charleston 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 | 191 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 154 | -19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 209 | +35% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 216 | +3% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 191 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 216. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29464
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29464?
Charleston County has had 2,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,839 people and killing 58.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29464?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29464 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29464?
May has the most truck crashes in Charleston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29464?
87 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charleston County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29464 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Charleston County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29464?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.