ZIP 29936 (Ridgeland, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29936: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
10 of 1,141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with South Carolina
Jasper County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 279.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jasper County sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jasper County at a glance: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,141 truck crashes since 2015, with 638 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29936 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (3), US-17 (3), SR-462 (2), I-77 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29936 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% 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
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-462 | 2 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 83 |
| Jasper Hwy | 49 |
| Lowcountry Dr | 18 |
| Deerfield Rd | 17 |
| Speedway Blvd | 16 |
| Argent Blvd | 16 |
| Independence Blvd | 16 |
| Okatie Hwy | 13 |
ZIP 29936 at a glance
| Population | 14,989 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,986 |
| Median home value | $236,238 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 62 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 71 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 114 | +61% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 114. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29936
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29936?
1,141 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 638 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29936?
The worst month is March: 9.8% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29936?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29936 compare with South Carolina?
Jasper County records 279.0 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 29936?
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.