ZIP 29720 (Lancaster, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29720: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for 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).
The headline for Lancaster County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 299 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29720 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-200 (3), SR-522 (3), US-521 (3), SR-5 (2) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29720 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 3 |
| SR-522 | 3 |
| US-521 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| SR-02 | 1 |
| Ssr-1137 S Potter Rd | 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 29720 at a glance
| Population | 53,584 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,969 |
| Median home value | $229,307 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29720
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29720?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 299 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29720?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29720?
Since 2015, Lancaster County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29720 compared with South Carolina?
Lancaster County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29720?
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.