ZIP 29724 (Lando, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29724: 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 sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chester County: 0.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chester County. They injured 319 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29724 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-21 (7), SR-5 (5) and SR-163 (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 29724 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| US-21 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
| SR-163 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 29724 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 29724
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29724?
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (319 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29724?
I-77 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29724 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29724?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29724?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29724 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 140.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chester County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29724?
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.