ZIP 29824 (Edgefield, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edgefield 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
2 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgefield County compares with South Carolina
Edgefield County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgefield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgefield County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Edgefield County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Edgefield County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 16.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edgefield County. They injured 102 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29824 happened on SR-121 (2), SR-23 (1) and US-25 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29824 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgefield County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Edgefield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgefield County) |
|---|---|
| Edgefield Rd | 14 |
| Sweetwater Rd | 11 |
| Walker Rd | 8 |
| SR-121 | 7 |
| Augusta Rd | 3 |
| Bauskett St | 3 |
| Garrett Rd | 3 |
| W Five Notch Rd | 3 |
ZIP 29824 at a glance
| Population | 7,789 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,396 |
| Median home value | $145,525 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgefield 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29824
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29824?
155 truck crashes have been reported in Edgefield County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29824?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Edgefield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29824?
Since 2015, Edgefield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29824 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgefield County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29824?
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.