ZIP 29477 (Saint George, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29477: 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.
Dorchester County at a glance: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
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 (7). It is followed by I-95 (6), US-15 (2) and SR-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29477 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.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dorchester County.
- 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 | 7 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| US-178 | 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 29477 at a glance
| Population | 7,176 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,894 |
| Median home value | $117,327 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 29477
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29477?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dorchester County (659 injured, 48 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29477?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29477 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29477?
Truck crashes in Dorchester County peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29477?
Since 2015, Dorchester County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29477 compared with South Carolina?
Dorchester County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29477?
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.