ZIP 29832 (Johnston, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29832: 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 worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgefield County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29832 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-121 (2), US-25 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29832 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgefield County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-19 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 29832 at a glance
| Population | 5,074 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,500 |
| Median home value | $125,399 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 29832
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29832?
Edgefield County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29832?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29832 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29832?
Truck crashes in Edgefield County peak in June, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29832?
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 29832 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 29832?
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.