ZIP 29571 (Marion, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
4 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with South Carolina
Marion County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Marion County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 204 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-501 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29571 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-41 (3), US-76 (3) and CR-CARTWHEEL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29571 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-501; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| US-76 | 3 |
| CR-CARTWHEEL Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| S Highway 501 | 16 |
| W Hwy 76 | 14 |
| US-76 | 9 |
| US-501 | 7 |
| E Hwy 76 | 5 |
| N Highway 501 | 4 |
| N Hwy 501 | 4 |
| Sc41 | 4 |
ZIP 29571 at a glance
| Population | 13,457 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,395 |
| Median home value | $110,955 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | -14% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29571
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29571?
Marion County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29571?
NHTSA data shows US-501 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29571 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29571?
April has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29571?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29571 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 75.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29571?
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.