ZIP 29506 (Florence, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29506: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 29506 at a glance: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 29506 (1.2 → 3.2).
Overview
Florence County has recorded 1,225 truck crashes since 2015, with 800 people injured and 68 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29506 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-52 (2), US-76 (2) and SR-1743 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29506 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| US-95 | 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 29506 at a glance
| Population | 20,777 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,311 |
| Median home value | $138,856 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29506?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Florence County since 2015, with 68 deaths and 800 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29506?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29506 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29506?
Truck crashes in Florence County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29506?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Florence County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29506 compare with South Carolina?
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 29506?
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.