ZIP 29547 (Hamer, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29547: 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 sits below South Carolina 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.
ZIP 29547 at a glance: I-95 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29547.
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dillon County since 2015: 384 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-130 (1), SR-34 (1) and Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd (1).
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 29547 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Dillon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd | 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 29547 at a glance
| Population | 2,832 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,472 |
| Median home value | $123,153 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29547
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29547?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dillon County (384 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29547?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29547 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29547?
Truck crashes in Dillon County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29547?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dillon County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29547 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 169.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dillon County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29547?
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.