ZIP 29842 (Beech Island, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aiken 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
14.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Aiken County compares with South Carolina
Aiken County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aiken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Aiken County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 29842: I-520 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29842: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aiken County since 2015: 516 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-520 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-20 (3), SR-28 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 14.3, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29842 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Aiken County.
- Look at alternatives to I-520 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Aiken County.
- 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 Aiken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-520 | 4 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-100700 / Goshen Ind Blvd | 1 |
| CR-221500 | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aiken County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 187 |
| Bettis Academy Rd | 18 |
| Edgefield Hwy | 16 |
| Atomic Rd | 13 |
| Charleston Hwy | 12 |
| Columbia Hwy | 11 |
| Sand Bar Ferry Rd | 11 |
| Williston Rd | 11 |
ZIP 29842 at a glance
| Population | 8,102 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,949 |
| Median home value | $132,209 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aiken 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 | 92 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 88 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 82 | -7% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 85 | +5% | 4.4 |
In the 1990s about 92 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29842
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29842?
Aiken County has had 1,025 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 516 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29842?
NHTSA data shows I-520 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29842 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29842?
Truck crashes in Aiken County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29842?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Aiken County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29842 compare with South Carolina?
Aiken County records 49.7 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 29842?
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.