ZIP 29929 (Islandton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29929: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colleton 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
4 of 823 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colleton County compares with South Carolina
Colleton County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Colleton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Colleton County: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 823 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colleton County since 2015: 591 people were injured and 51 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29929 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-63 (3) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29929 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% 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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colleton County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| Augusta Hwy | 15 |
| Ace Basin Pkwy | 12 |
| Cottageville Hwy | 11 |
| Jefferies Hwy | 11 |
| Bells Hwy | 10 |
| Charleston Hwy | 10 |
| Lowcountry Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 29929 at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,267 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colleton 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 51 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29929
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29929?
Since 2015, 823 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colleton County (591 injured, 51 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29929?
September has the most truck crashes in Colleton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29929?
Since 2015, Colleton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29929 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 182.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colleton County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29929?
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.