ZIP 29596 (Wallace, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29596: 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 runs above South Carolina on 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
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marlboro County. They injured 242 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% 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
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29596 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-177 (1), SR-79 (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29596 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 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
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 Marlboro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 29596 at a glance
| Population | 1,910 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,682 |
| Median home value | $80,681 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29596
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29596?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Marlboro County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 242 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29596?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29596 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29596?
Truck crashes in Marlboro County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29596?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Marlboro County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29596 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Marlboro County has 111.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29596?
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.