ZIP 29924 (Hampton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29924: 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 sits below South Carolina on 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.
The headline for Hampton County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampton County. They injured 152 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29924 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-63 (2), US-278 (1) and US-321 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29924 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 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 29924 at a glance
| Population | 4,447 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,542 |
| Median home value | $172,402 |
| 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 |
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. 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 29924
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29924?
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 29924?
Truck crashes in Hampton County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29924?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29924 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 105.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampton County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29924?
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.