ZIP 29570 (McColl, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marlboro 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
10 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marlboro County compares with South Carolina
Marlboro County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marlboro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marlboro County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marlboro County sits below South Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marlboro County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Marlboro County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 242 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% 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 29570 is US-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-501 (3), SR-38 (2) and SR-381 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29570 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marlboro County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 27 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| Beauty Spot Rd | 11 |
| Sc 38 | 7 |
| Highway 15-401 | 6 |
| Williamette Rd | 5 |
| Arcadia Rd | 4 |
| SR-177 | 4 |
ZIP 29570 at a glance
| Population | 4,141 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,768 |
| Median home value | $62,154 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marlboro 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -17% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -2% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29570?
Marlboro County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 242 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29570?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29570 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29570?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Marlboro County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29570?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Marlboro County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29570 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 111.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marlboro County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29570?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.