ZIP 29923 (Gifford, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29923: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hampton County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Hampton County has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 7 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29923 happened on SR-3 (2), US-278 (1) and US-321 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29923 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| 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 29923 at a glance
| Population | 268 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,389 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 29923
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29923?
214 truck crashes have been reported in Hampton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 152 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29923?
Truck crashes in Hampton County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29923?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29923 compared with South Carolina?
Hampton County records 105.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29923?
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.