ZIP 29916 (Early Branch, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29916: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampton 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 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampton County compares with South Carolina
Hampton County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampton County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.6 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Hampton County has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hampton County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 214 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampton County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-462 (1) and US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29916 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-462 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| Columbia Hwy | 15 |
| Yemassee Hwy | 5 |
| I 95 N Mm 35 | 3 |
| Steep Bottom Rd | 3 |
| US-601 | 3 |
| 39Sb | 2 |
| 40Sb | 2 |
ZIP 29916 at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,982 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampton 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 21 | +29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29916
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29916?
214 truck crashes have been reported in Hampton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29916?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29916: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29916?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Hampton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29916?
Since 2015, Hampton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29916 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampton County has 105.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29916?
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.