ZIP 29838 (Modoc, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29838: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Edgefield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Edgefield County: June worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Edgefield County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29838 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (2), SR-23 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29838 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Edgefield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 29838 at a glance
| Population | 830 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,500 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29838
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29838?
Edgefield County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29838?
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 29838?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Edgefield County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29838 compared with South Carolina?
Edgefield County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29838?
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.