ZIP 29472 (Ridgeville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29472: 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. Where it is 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-17 (5), US-78 (4) and SR-16 (2).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29472 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 12 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| US-78 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-456 | 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 29472 at a glance
| Population | 12,722 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,325 |
| Median home value | $261,470 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29472?
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 29472?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29472?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Dorchester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29472?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dorchester County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29472 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Dorchester County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29472?
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.