Homeland Park, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Homeland Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Homeland Park and Anderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Anderson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with South Carolina
Anderson County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Anderson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Homeland Park at a glance: I-85 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Homeland Park.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 866 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Homeland Park since 2015; patterns below come from Anderson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Homeland Park is I-85, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-24 (3), SR-28 (2) and US-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Homeland Park fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anderson County.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 218 |
| SR-29 | 28 |
| US-29 | 22 |
| Pearman Dairy Rd | 22 |
| Clemson Blvd | 11 |
| Easley Hwy | 11 |
| Liberty Hwy | 10 |
| Masters Blvd | 10 |
Homeland Park at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 133 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 117 | -12% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 122 | +4% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 139 | +13% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 133 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Homeland Park
How many truck crashes happen in Homeland Park?
Anderson County has had 1,652 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 866 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Homeland Park?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Homeland Park: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Homeland Park?
September has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Homeland Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Anderson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Homeland Park compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Homeland Park?
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.