ZIP 29840 (Mount Carmel, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29840: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCormick County. They injured 27 people and killed 7.
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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29840 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29840 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 29840 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,504 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29840
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29840?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29840?
The worst month is April: 23.6% of truck crashes in McCormick County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29840?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29840 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCormick County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29840?
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.