ZIP 29540 (Darlington, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29540: 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 |
Darlington County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Darlington County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Carolina: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Darlington County. They injured 411 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-14 (1), SR-177 (1) and SR-255 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29540 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darlington County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 8 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-255 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-340 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 29540 at a glance
| Population | 4,080 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,155 |
| Median home value | $110,038 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29540?
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 29540?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29540: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29540?
Truck crashes in Darlington County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29540?
Since 2015, Darlington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29540 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darlington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29540?
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.