ZIP 29912 (Coosawhatchie, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29912: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
10 of 1,141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with South Carolina
Jasper County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 279.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jasper County has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jasper County at a glance: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,141 truck crashes since 2015, with 638 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-95 (2), SR-462 (2) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29912 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 4 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-462 | 2 |
| I-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 83 |
| Jasper Hwy | 49 |
| Lowcountry Dr | 18 |
| Deerfield Rd | 17 |
| Speedway Blvd | 16 |
| Argent Blvd | 16 |
| Independence Blvd | 16 |
| Okatie Hwy | 13 |
ZIP 29912 at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 62 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 71 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 114 | +61% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 114 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29912
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29912?
Since 2015, 1,141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (638 injured, 41 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29912?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29912 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29912?
The worst month is March: 9.8% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29912?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29912 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 279.0 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29912?
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.