ZIP 29829 (Graniteville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29829: 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 sits below South Carolina on 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 ZIP 29829: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29829 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.2 vs 1.8).
Overview
Police reported 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aiken County since 2015: 516 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-19 (5), SR-118 (2) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 14.3, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29829 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Aiken 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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-118 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 29829 at a glance
| Population | 12,385 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,228 |
| Median home value | $241,411 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 92 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29829
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29829?
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aiken County (516 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29829?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29829 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29829?
Truck crashes in Aiken County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29829?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Aiken County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29829 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Aiken County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29829?
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.