ZIP 29860 (North Augusta, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29860: 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 |
Edgefield County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edgefield County at a glance: June 16.1% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgefield County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-144 (1), SR-230 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29860 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 Northside Drive | 1 |
| US-25 | 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 29860 at a glance
| Population | 18,201 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,268 |
| Median home value | $267,311 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29860
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29860?
155 truck crashes have been reported in Edgefield County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29860?
I-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29860 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29860?
Truck crashes in Edgefield County peak in June, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29860?
Since 2015, Edgefield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29860 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
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 29860?
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.