ZIP 29714 (Fort Lawn, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29714: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chester 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
3 of 530 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with South Carolina
Chester County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Chester County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chester County: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chester County. They injured 319 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
0.8% 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 29714 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-21 (6), SR-200 (3) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29714 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-21 | 6 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-02 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 94 |
| Lancaster Hwy | 37 |
| Catawba River Rd | 14 |
| Pinckney Rd | 10 |
| Great Falls Hwy | 8 |
| Saluda Rd | 5 |
| Old Richburg Rd | 5 |
| J A Cochran Byp | 5 |
ZIP 29714 at a glance
| Population | 3,462 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,475 |
| Median home value | $188,809 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 42 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +4% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 45 | +18% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29714
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29714?
530 truck crashes have been reported in Chester County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 319 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29714?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29714: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29714?
Truck crashes in Chester County peak in May, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29714?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29714 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 140.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29714?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.