ZIP 29519 (Centenary, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29519: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with South Carolina
Marion County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 204 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29519 is US-501, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-41 (3) and US-378 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29519 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-501 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| US-378 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| S Highway 501 | 16 |
| W Hwy 76 | 14 |
| US-76 | 9 |
| US-501 | 7 |
| E Hwy 76 | 5 |
| N Highway 501 | 4 |
| N Hwy 501 | 4 |
| Sc41 | 4 |
ZIP 29519 at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $13,777 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | -14% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29519
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29519?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (204 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29519?
NHTSA data shows US-501 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29519 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29519?
April has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29519?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29519 compared with South Carolina?
Marion County records 75.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29519?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.