ZIP 29727 (Mount Croghan, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29727: 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 sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chesterfield County at a glance: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 388 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesterfield County since 2015: 271 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29727 is US-601, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (2), SR-109 (1) and SR-151 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29727 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-601; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 29727 at a glance
| Population | 2,300 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,904 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 29727
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29727?
388 truck crashes have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 271 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29727?
US-601 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29727 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29727?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chesterfield County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29727 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesterfield County has 76.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29727?
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.