ZIP 29532 (Darlington, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29532: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Darlington 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
8 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darlington County compares with South Carolina
Darlington County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Darlington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Darlington County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across South Carolina.
Overview
Darlington County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% 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 29532 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-52 (9), I-20 (3) and SR-340 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29532 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-52 | 9 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-340 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-255 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darlington County) |
|---|---|
| E Mciver Rd | 24 |
| N Governor Williams Hwy | 21 |
| I-20 | 19 |
| W Bobo Newsom Hwy | 17 |
| Oates Hwy | 14 |
| S Main St | 14 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 13 |
| Hartsville Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 29532 at a glance
| Population | 19,857 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,482 |
| Median home value | $126,925 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darlington 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 | 59 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | -19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -5% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 47 | +5% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29532
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29532?
Darlington County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 411 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29532?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29532 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29532?
October has the most truck crashes in Darlington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29532?
Since 2015, Darlington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29532 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Darlington County has 76.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29532?
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.