La France, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La France: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La France 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.
La France at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of La France: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Anderson County has recorded 1,652 truck crashes since 2015, with 866 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
La France had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Anderson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of La France with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-24 (4), US-123 (2) and US-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for La France fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- 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.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| US-123 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 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 |
La France at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 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 La France
How common are truck crashes in La France?
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anderson County (866 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in La France?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La France since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La France?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La France?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Anderson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does La France compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anderson County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La France?
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.