ZIP 29512 (Bennettsville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marlboro 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
10 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marlboro County compares with South Carolina
Marlboro County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marlboro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marlboro County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Marlboro County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marlboro County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marlboro County since 2015: 242 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-38 (2), SR-79 (2) and SR-177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29512 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marlboro County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Salem Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marlboro County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 27 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| Beauty Spot Rd | 11 |
| Sc 38 | 7 |
| Highway 15-401 | 6 |
| Williamette Rd | 5 |
| Arcadia Rd | 4 |
| SR-177 | 4 |
ZIP 29512 at a glance
| Population | 17,197 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,734 |
| Median home value | $92,946 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marlboro 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -17% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -2% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29512
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29512?
Marlboro County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 242 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29512?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29512: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29512?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Marlboro County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29512?
Since 2015, Marlboro County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29512 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marlboro County has 111.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29512?
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.