ZIP 29848 (Troy, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29848: 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 |
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.
What stands out in McCormick County: April worst month: 23.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCormick County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 7 were killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 29848 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29848 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.
- 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 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 29848 at a glance
| Population | 889 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,042 |
| Median home value | $131,440 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29848
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29848?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCormick County (27 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29848?
Truck crashes in McCormick County peak in April, with 23.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29848?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCormick County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29848 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, McCormick County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29848?
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.