ZIP 29594 (Tatum, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29594: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marlboro 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
10 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marlboro County compares with South Carolina
Marlboro County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marlboro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marlboro County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Marlboro County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marlboro County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marlboro County since 2015: 242 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
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 29594 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-38 (2), SR-381 (2) and SR-79 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29594 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-501 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-501 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marlboro County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 27 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| Beauty Spot Rd | 11 |
| Sc 38 | 7 |
| Highway 15-401 | 6 |
| Williamette Rd | 5 |
| Arcadia Rd | 4 |
| SR-177 | 4 |
ZIP 29594 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marlboro 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -17% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -2% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29594
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29594?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marlboro County (242 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29594?
US-501 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29594 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29594?
Truck crashes in Marlboro County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29594?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marlboro County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29594 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 111.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marlboro County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29594?
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.