ZIP 29544 (Galivants Ferry, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Horry 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
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Horry County compares with South Carolina
Horry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Horry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Horry County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Horry County at a glance: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,455 crashes involving commercial trucks in Horry County since 2015: 1,042 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-501 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29544 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-41 (3), SR-24 (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29544 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-501, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Horry County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Horry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 7 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Horry County) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 23 |
| US-701 | 22 |
| US-17 | 17 |
| Carolina Forest Blvd | 13 |
| SR-90 | 13 |
| Sc 90 | 12 |
| US-378 | 12 |
| Robert Grissom Pkwy | 10 |
ZIP 29544 at a glance
| Population | 8,252 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,401 |
| Median home value | $214,367 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Horry 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 | 122 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 96 | -21% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +10% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 124 | +17% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 122 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 124. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29544
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29544?
Since 2015, 1,455 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Horry County (1,042 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29544?
Since 2015, US-501 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29544: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29544?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Horry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29544?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Horry County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29544 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Horry County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29544?
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.