ZIP 29591 (Scranton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29591: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Florence 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with South Carolina
Florence County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Florence County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Florence County: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Florence County since 2015: 800 people were injured and 68 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29591 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-403 (2), SR-51 (2), US-378 (2), US-52 (2) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29591 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-403 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| US-378 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-461 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 126 |
| Paper Mill Road | 25 |
| N Williston Rd | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Irby St | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| E Old Marion Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29591 at a glance
| Population | 4,639 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $89,412 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 103 | +2% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 104 | +0% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | -3% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29591
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29591?
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (800 injured, 68 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29591?
August has the most truck crashes in Florence County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29591?
Since 2015, Florence County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29591 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29591?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.