ZIP 29543 (Fork, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29543: 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 |
Dillon County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dillon County: 32.2% after dark, against 21.5% across South Carolina.
Overview
Dillon County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 384 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29543 since 2015: CR-CARTWHEEL Rd (1) and US-501 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29543 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dillon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CARTWHEEL Rd | 1 |
| US-501 | 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 29543 at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,658 |
| Median home value | $95,776 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29543
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29543?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 384 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29543?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Dillon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29543?
Since 2015, Dillon County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29543 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Dillon County records 169.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29543?
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.