ZIP 29536 (Dillon, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dillon 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
7 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dillon County compares with South Carolina
Dillon County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dillon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dillon County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Dillon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 29536: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29536: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dillon County. They injured 384 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29536 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-34 (1), SR-38 (1) and Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29536 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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.
- 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 Dillon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dillon County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 130 |
| SR-38 | 23 |
| SR-34 | 8 |
| SR-301 | 8 |
| Harllees Bridge Rd | 4 |
| Lester Rd | 4 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
ZIP 29536 at a glance
| Population | 14,907 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,120 |
| Median home value | $85,361 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dillon 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 | 41 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -0% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 45 | +7% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29536
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29536?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 384 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29536?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29536: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29536?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Dillon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29536?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29536 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Dillon County has 169.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29536?
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.