ZIP 29945 (Yemassee, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29945: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Colleton County: 0.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 823 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colleton County. They injured 591 people and killed 51.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29945 is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29945 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colleton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Colleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-17 | 4 |
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 29945 at a glance
| Population | 3,918 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,449 |
| Median home value | $135,113 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29945
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29945?
823 truck crashes have been reported in Colleton County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 591 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29945?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29945 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29945?
Truck crashes in Colleton County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29945?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colleton County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29945 compared with South Carolina?
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 29945?
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.