ZIP 29810 (Allendale, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29810: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allendale 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 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allendale County compares with South Carolina
Allendale County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allendale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allendale County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Allendale County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Allendale County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allendale County. They injured 85 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29810 is US-278, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Allendale County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29810 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-278; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Allendale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 3 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allendale County) |
|---|---|
| Burtons Ferry Hwy | 8 |
| Augusta Hwy | 5 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| Bufords Bridge Hwy | 4 |
| Barnwell Hwy | 3 |
| Confederate Hwy | 3 |
| Allendale-Fairfax Hwy | 2 |
| Barton Rd | 2 |
ZIP 29810 at a glance
| Population | 3,775 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,835 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allendale 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29810
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29810?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allendale County (85 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29810?
US-278 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29810 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29810?
Truck crashes in Allendale County peak in July, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29810?
Since 2015, Allendale County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29810 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Allendale County records 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29810?
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.