ZIP 29565 (Latta, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29565: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 29565: I-95 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29565 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dillon County. They injured 384 people and killed 28.
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%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29565 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-38 (4), SR-34 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29565 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| SR-38 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 29565 at a glance
| Population | 7,109 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,871 |
| Median home value | $72,509 |
| 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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29565
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29565?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dillon County (384 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29565?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29565 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29565?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Dillon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29565?
Since 2015, Dillon County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29565 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29565?
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.