ZIP 29835 (McCormick, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29835: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCormick 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
1 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How McCormick County compares with South Carolina
McCormick County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCormick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCormick County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, McCormick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McCormick County: April worst month: 23.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
McCormick County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (23.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 29835 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29835 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCormick County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McCormick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCormick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 4 |
| Greenwood Hwy | 3 |
| US-221 | 3 |
| US-378 | 3 |
| Clarks Hill Highway | 2 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| Jefferson St | 1 |
| Key Rd | 1 |
ZIP 29835 at a glance
| Population | 6,887 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,574 |
| Median home value | $195,712 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCormick 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -53% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +5% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29835
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29835?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29835?
Truck crashes in McCormick County peak in April, with 23.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29835?
Since 2015, McCormick County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29835 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, McCormick County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29835?
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.