ZIP 29530 (Coward, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29530: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 29530: US-52 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29530 since 2015.
Overview
Florence County has recorded 1,225 truck crashes since 2015, with 800 people injured and 68 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29530 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-51 (3), SR-136 (1) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.1% in 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 29530 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| US-378 | 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 29530 at a glance
| Population | 2,641 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,012 |
| Median home value | $126,733 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. 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 29530
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29530?
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 29530?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29530: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29530?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29530?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Florence County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29530 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29530?
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.