ZIP 29726 (McConnells, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29726: 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 York County: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
York County has recorded 1,365 truck crashes since 2015, with 805 people injured and 40 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29726 happened on SR-163 (2), SR-49 (2), SR-1 (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29726 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 29726 at a glance
| Population | 1,985 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $282,354 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 29726
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29726?
Since 2015, 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (805 injured, 40 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29726?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29726?
Since 2015, York County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29726 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29726?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.