ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29550: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Darlington County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Darlington County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 44 killed.
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%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29550 is SR-151, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (3), SR-14 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29550 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Darlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-151 | 4 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 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 29550 at a glance
| Population | 29,924 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,491 |
| Median home value | $163,483 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 29550
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29550?
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 29550?
SR-151 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29550 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29550?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Darlington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29550?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Darlington County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29550 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darlington County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29550?
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.