ZIP 29836 (Martin, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29836: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allendale 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allendale County compares with South Carolina
Allendale County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allendale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allendale County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below 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 | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Allendale County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Allendale County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Allendale County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29836 since 2015: SR-125 (1), SR-3 (1), US-278 (1) and US-301 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allendale County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29836 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allendale County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Allendale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allendale County) |
|---|---|
| Burtons Ferry Hwy | 8 |
| Augusta Hwy | 5 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| Bufords Bridge Hwy | 4 |
| Barnwell Hwy | 3 |
| Confederate Hwy | 3 |
| Allendale-Fairfax Hwy | 2 |
| Barton Rd | 2 |
ZIP 29836 at a glance
| Population | 326 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allendale 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29836
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29836?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Allendale County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29836?
Truck crashes in Allendale County peak in July, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29836?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Allendale County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29836 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Allendale County records 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29836?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.