ZIP 29935 (Port Royal, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaufort 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Beaufort County compares with South Carolina
Beaufort County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaufort County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Beaufort County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Beaufort County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.1% in South Carolina.
Overview
Beaufort County has recorded 499 truck crashes since 2015, with 372 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29935 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-21 (2) and SR-170 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29935 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Beaufort County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Beaufort County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-21 | 2 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaufort County) |
|---|---|
| Okatie Hwy | 26 |
| Fording Island Rd | 16 |
| Trask Pkwy | 15 |
| Sea Island Pkwy | 10 |
| Bluffton Pkwy | 8 |
| Charleston Hwy | 7 |
| Robert Smalls Pkwy | 5 |
| Bluffton Parkway | 4 |
ZIP 29935 at a glance
| Population | 3,513 |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,544 |
| Median home value | $311,995 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaufort 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 | 47 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 43 | -9% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +40% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 48 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 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29935
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29935?
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaufort County (372 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29935?
March has the most truck crashes in Beaufort County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29935?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Beaufort County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29935 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaufort County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29935?
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.