ZIP 29812 (Barnwell, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29812: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barnwell 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
4 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barnwell County compares with South Carolina
Barnwell County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barnwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barnwell County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× 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 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Barnwell County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Barnwell County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Barnwell County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29812 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-278 (2) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29812 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnwell County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Barnwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barnwell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-278 | 7 |
| US-278 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| Gardenia Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| Poplar Rd | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
ZIP 29812 at a glance
| Population | 11,132 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,870 |
| Median home value | $122,457 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barnwell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -45% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +43% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29812
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29812?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Barnwell County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29812?
August has the most truck crashes in Barnwell County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29812?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barnwell County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29812 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Barnwell County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29812?
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.