ZIP 29847 (Trenton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29847: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edgefield County at a glance: June worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgefield County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29847 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-20 (5), SR-121 (2) and US-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29847 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% 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 Edgefield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 7 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 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 29847 at a glance
| Population | 5,554 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,713 |
| Median home value | $133,053 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29847
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29847?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgefield County (102 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29847?
SR-19 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29847 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29847?
June has the most truck crashes in Edgefield County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29847?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Edgefield County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29847 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgefield County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29847?
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.