ZIP 29589 (Rains, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29589: 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). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-501 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29589 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-41 (3) and CR-CARTWHEEL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29589 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.
- 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 |
| 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 29589 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29589
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29589?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (204 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29589?
US-501 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29589 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29589?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29589?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29589 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 75.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29589?
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.