ZIP 29707 (Fort Mill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29707: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lancaster 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with South Carolina
Lancaster County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Lancaster County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lancaster County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lancaster County since 2015: 299 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29707 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (6), US-21 (3) and I-485 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29707 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| SR-5 | 6 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| I-485 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Carmel Rd | 1 |
| Quail Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Rea Rd | 1 |
| SR-460 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 42 |
| Flat Creek Rd | 30 |
| Pageland Hwy | 28 |
| Shiloh Unity Rd | 16 |
| Rock Hill Hwy | 14 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 12 |
| Kershaw Camden Hwy | 12 |
| Monroe Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 29707 at a glance
| Population | 37,629 |
| Density | 511 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,295 |
| Median home value | $470,081 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 45 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | -0% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 48 | +30% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29707
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29707?
Lancaster County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 299 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29707?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29707: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29707?
October has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29707?
Since 2015, Lancaster County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29707 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29707?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.