ZIP 29488 (Walterboro, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29488: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colleton 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
4 of 823 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colleton County compares with South Carolina
Colleton County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Colleton County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Colleton County at a glance: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 823 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colleton County since 2015: 591 people were injured and 51 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29488 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-63 (2), SR-64 (2) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29488 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colleton County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| Augusta Hwy | 15 |
| Ace Basin Pkwy | 12 |
| Cottageville Hwy | 11 |
| Jefferies Hwy | 11 |
| Bells Hwy | 10 |
| Charleston Hwy | 10 |
| Lowcountry Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29488 at a glance
| Population | 22,538 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,876 |
| Median home value | $161,851 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colleton 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 51 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29488
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29488?
Colleton County has had 823 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 591 people and killing 51.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29488?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29488: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29488?
Truck crashes in Colleton County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29488?
Since 2015, Colleton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29488 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 182.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colleton County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29488?
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.