ZIP 29909 (Okatie, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29909: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaufort 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Beaufort County compares with South Carolina
Beaufort County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaufort County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Beaufort County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Beaufort County at a glance: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.2%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beaufort County. They injured 372 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29909 since 2015: SR-170 (2), US-278 (2), Buckwalter Pkwy (1), SR-54 (1) and US-21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29909 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaufort County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Beaufort County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-170 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| Buckwalter Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaufort County) |
|---|---|
| Okatie Hwy | 26 |
| Fording Island Rd | 16 |
| Trask Pkwy | 15 |
| Sea Island Pkwy | 10 |
| Bluffton Pkwy | 8 |
| Charleston Hwy | 7 |
| Robert Smalls Pkwy | 5 |
| Bluffton Parkway | 4 |
ZIP 29909 at a glance
| Population | 24,003 |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,294 |
| Median home value | $452,635 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaufort 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 | 47 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 43 | -9% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +40% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29909
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29909?
Beaufort County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29909?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in Beaufort County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29909?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Beaufort County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29909 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaufort County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29909?
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.