ZIP 29574 (Mullins, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29574: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
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 29574 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-41 (2), CR-CARTWHEEL Rd (1) and SR-9 (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 29574 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Look at alternatives to US-501 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 2 |
| CR-CARTWHEEL Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 29574 at a glance
| Population | 9,413 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,112 |
| Median home value | $86,255 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 29574
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29574?
Marion County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29574?
Since 2015, US-501 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29574: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29574?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in April, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29574?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29574 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 75.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29574?
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.