ZIP 29639 (Due West, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29639: 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
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 |
Abbeville County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on 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
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Abbeville County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29639 since 2015: SR-252 (2), SR-28 (2), SR-185 (1) and SR-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29639 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Abbeville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-252 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
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 29639 at a glance
| Population | 1,751 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,050 |
| Median home value | $204,604 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29639?
Abbeville County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29639?
The worst month is August: 14.5% of truck crashes in Abbeville County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29639?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Abbeville County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29639 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Abbeville County has 28.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29639?
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.