ZIP 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29579: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Horry 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
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Horry County compares with South Carolina
Horry County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Horry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Horry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Horry County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Horry County. They injured 1,042 people and killed 62.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-501 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29579 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-707 (2), SR-90 (2) and US-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29579 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Horry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-501 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Horry County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Horry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 8 |
| SR-707 | 2 |
| SR-90 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-FARROW Parkway | 1 |
| SR-544 | 1 |
| SR-616 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-887 | 1 |
| SR-905 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Horry County) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 23 |
| US-701 | 22 |
| US-17 | 17 |
| Carolina Forest Blvd | 13 |
| SR-90 | 13 |
| Sc 90 | 12 |
| US-378 | 12 |
| Robert Grissom Pkwy | 10 |
ZIP 29579 at a glance
| Population | 56,915 |
| Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,644 |
| Median home value | $353,632 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Horry 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 | 122 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 96 | -21% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +10% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 124 | +17% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 122 a year in the 1990s and 124 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29579
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29579?
1,455 truck crashes have been reported in Horry County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 1,042 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29579?
NHTSA data shows US-501 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29579 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29579?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Horry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29579?
Since 2015, Horry County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29579 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Horry County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29579?
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.