ZIP 29809 (New Ellenton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aiken 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
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Aiken County compares with South Carolina
Aiken County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aiken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Aiken County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Aiken County: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 23% of them.
Overview
Aiken County has recorded 1,025 truck crashes since 2015, with 516 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29809 since 2015: CR-SR 1 (1), SR-113 (1), SR-118 (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-65 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 14.3 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29809 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Aiken County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SR 1 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aiken County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 187 |
| Bettis Academy Rd | 18 |
| Edgefield Hwy | 16 |
| Atomic Rd | 13 |
| Charleston Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 11 |
| Sand Bar Ferry Rd | 11 |
| Williston Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29809 at a glance
| Population | 2,301 |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,234 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aiken 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 | 92 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 88 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 82 | -7% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 85 | +5% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 92 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29809?
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aiken County (516 injured, 43 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29809?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Aiken County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29809?
Since 2015, Aiken County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29809 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Aiken County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29809?
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.