ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29708: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York 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 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with South Carolina
York County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, York County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 29708: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29708: 14 since 2015.
Overview
York County has recorded 1,365 truck crashes since 2015, with 805 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.3% 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 29708 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-485 (3), SR-49 (2) and SR-901 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (16% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29708 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 14 |
| I-485 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| Steele Creek Rd | 2 |
| Carmel Rd | 1 |
| Rea Rd | 1 |
| SR-460 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| Skipwith Pl | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 120 |
| Mcconnells Hwy | 25 |
| Charlotte Hwy | 19 |
| Carowinds Blvd | 14 |
| Anderson Rd | 13 |
| Gold Hill Rd | 9 |
| Sutton Rd | 9 |
| SR-324 | 8 |
ZIP 29708 at a glance
| Population | 43,515 |
| Density | 883 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,018 |
| Median home value | $525,392 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 94 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 84 | -11% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 101 | +19% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 115 | +14% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 115 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29708
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29708?
York County has had 1,365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 805 people and killing 40.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29708?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29708: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29708?
Truck crashes in York County peak in October, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29708?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29708 compare with South Carolina?
York County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29708?
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.