ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29918: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Hampton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hampton County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 214 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampton County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29918 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2) and US-321 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29918 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-321 | 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 29918 at a glance
| Population | 3,799 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,665 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29918
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29918?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampton County (152 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29918?
January has the most truck crashes in Hampton County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29918?
Since 2015, Hampton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29918 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Hampton County records 105.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29918?
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.