ZIP 29505 (Florence, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29505: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Florence 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with South Carolina
Florence County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Florence County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 29505: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 29505 (1.5 → 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Florence County since 2015: 800 people were injured and 68 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-52 (4), SR-327 (2) and SR-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29505 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-327 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 126 |
| Paper Mill Road | 25 |
| N Williston Rd | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Irby St | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| E Old Marion Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29505 at a glance
| Population | 23,895 |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,343 |
| Median home value | $178,521 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 103 | +2% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 104 | +0% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | -3% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29505
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29505?
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (800 injured, 68 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29505?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29505 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29505?
August has the most truck crashes in Florence County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29505?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29505 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Florence County has 76.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29505?
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.