ZIP 29525 (Clio, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29525: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marlboro County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marlboro County since 2015: 242 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29525 happened on SR-34 (2), SR-381 (2), US-15 (2), Hasty Rd (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29525 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marlboro County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 2 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-501 | 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 29525 at a glance
| Population | 1,665 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,618 |
| Median home value | $69,381 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 29525
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29525?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Marlboro County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 242 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29525?
August has the most truck crashes in Marlboro County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29525?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Marlboro County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29525 compare with South Carolina?
Marlboro County records 111.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29525?
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.