ZIP 29743 (Smyrna, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29743: 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 sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29743: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29743: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 805 people and killed 40.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29743 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-161 (2), SR-105 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29743 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-68 Hopewell Rd | 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 29743 at a glance
| Population | 1,826 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,064 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29743
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29743?
York County has had 1,365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 805 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29743?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29743 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29743?
Truck crashes in York County peak in October, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29743 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29743?
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.