ZIP 29718 (Jefferson, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29718: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chesterfield 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 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield County compares with South Carolina
Chesterfield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Chesterfield County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Chesterfield County: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Chesterfield County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 271 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-601 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-43 (2), SR-9 (2) and SR-151 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29718 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-601, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Sr-Airport Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 19 |
| SR-151 | 16 |
| Airport Rd | 15 |
| SR-52 | 9 |
| Evans Mill Rd | 7 |
| SR-145 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Ogburn Rd | 5 |
ZIP 29718 at a glance
| Population | 4,133 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,464 |
| Median home value | $136,195 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 47 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | -22% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 29 | -21% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +11% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29718
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29718?
Chesterfield County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 271 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29718?
Since 2015, US-601 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29718: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29718?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Chesterfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29718?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29718 compare with South Carolina?
Chesterfield County records 76.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29718?
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.