ZIP 29541 (Effingham, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29541: 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 29541: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29541: 4 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-95 (3), SR-51 (3) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29541 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Florence County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 29541 at a glance
| Population | 9,326 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,067 |
| Median home value | $160,789 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29541
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29541?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Florence County since 2015, with 68 deaths and 800 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29541?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29541 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29541?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29541?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29541 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29541?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.