Anderson, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
14 of 804 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson compares with South Carolina
Anderson against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 223.0 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Anderson is lower on 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.
Anderson at a glance: I-85 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 804 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anderson since 2015: 444 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Anderson with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-29 (4), SR-24 (3) and SR-187 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Anderson fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Anderson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 88 |
| Pearman Dairy Rd | 21 |
| SR-29 | 16 |
| US-29 | 12 |
| Michelin Blvd | 9 |
| Masters Blvd | 9 |
| Clemson Blvd | 8 |
| Sc-24 | 7 |
Anderson at a glance
| Population | 30,937 |
| Land area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,932 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | — | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 0 | — | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +13940% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 75 | +61% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 2010s and 75 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 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson
How many truck accidents are there in Anderson?
Since 2015, 804 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anderson (444 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Anderson?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anderson?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Anderson happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anderson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Anderson since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Anderson compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson has 223.0 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Anderson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.