ZIP 29486 (Summerville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29486: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Berkeley County is lower on 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).
What stands out in ZIP 29486: I-26 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29486 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,568 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berkeley County since 2015: 1,051 people were injured and 58 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29486 is I-26, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-176 (6), US-78 (6) and SR-16 (2).
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 29486 fleets
- Build extra time into January 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: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Berkeley County.
- 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
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 | 13 |
| US-176 | 6 |
| US-78 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-PALMETTO Commerce | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
| SR-456 | 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 29486 at a glance
| Population | 53,975 |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,578 |
| Median home value | $363,844 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 153 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29486
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29486?
1,568 truck crashes have been reported in Berkeley County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 1,051 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29486?
I-26 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29486 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29486?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Berkeley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29486?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29486 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkeley County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29486?
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.