ZIP 29628 (Calhoun Falls, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Abbeville 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
2 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Abbeville County compares with South Carolina
Abbeville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Abbeville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Abbeville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Abbeville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Abbeville County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Abbeville County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 29628.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29628 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Abbeville County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Abbeville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Abbeville County) |
|---|---|
| Remount Rd | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| US-178 | 3 |
| Byp | 2 |
| Flat Rock Rd | 2 |
| Old Calhoun Falls Rd | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
ZIP 29628 at a glance
| Population | 2,526 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,444 |
| Median home value | $77,851 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Abbeville 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29628
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29628?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Abbeville County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29628?
The worst month is August: 14.5% of truck crashes in Abbeville County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29628?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Abbeville County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29628 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Abbeville County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29628?
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.