ZIP 29715 (Fort Mill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29715: 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 |
York County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29715: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29715: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 805 people were injured and 40 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-485 (3), SR-16 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is July, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29715 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 11 |
| I-485 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| Carmel Rd | 1 |
| Quail Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Rea Rd | 1 |
| SR-460 | 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 29715 at a glance
| Population | 46,865 |
| Density | 517 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,689 |
| Median home value | $443,925 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 115. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29715
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29715?
York County has had 1,365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 805 people and killing 40.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29715?
I-77 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29715 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29715?
October has the most truck crashes in York County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29715?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29715 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29715?
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.