ZIP 29939 (Scotia, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29939: 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. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hampton County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Hampton County has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29939 happened on SR-3 (2), US-321 (1) and US-601 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29939 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
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 Hampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-321 | 1 |
| US-601 | 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 29939 at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29939
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29939?
Hampton County has had 214 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29939?
Truck crashes in Hampton County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29939?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29939 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampton County has 105.6 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29939?
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.