ZIP 29844 (Parksville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29844: 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
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 |
McCormick 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, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
McCormick County at a glance: April the month with the most truck crashes: 23.6% of the year's total.
Overview
McCormick County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 30.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-23 (1), SR-28 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29844 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCormick County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 McCormick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
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 29844 at a glance
| Population | 111 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 29844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29844?
55 truck crashes have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29844?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29844: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29844?
Truck crashes in McCormick County peak in April, with 23.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29844?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCormick County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29844 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCormick County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29844?
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.