ZIP 29729 (Richburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29729: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Chester County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chester County: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Police reported 530 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-21 (5), SR-97 (2) and I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29729 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 11 |
| US-21 | 5 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 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 29729 at a glance
| Population | 2,247 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,618 |
| Median home value | $133,308 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29729
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29729?
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 29729?
I-77 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29729 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29729?
Truck crashes in Chester County peak in May, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29729?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29729 compared with South Carolina?
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 29729?
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.