Greer, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greer: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greer compares with South Carolina
Greer against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greer stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greer | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Greer sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greer at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Greer has recorded 448 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Greer is I-85, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (3), US-29 (3) and I-385 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Greer fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greer
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| I-385 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| SR-290 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
| SR-1164 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greer) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 40 |
| Locust Hill Rd | 9 |
| S Buncombe Rd | 9 |
| Pelham Rd | 8 |
| S Batesville Rd | 7 |
| Wade Hampton Blvd | 7 |
| S Highway 14 | 7 |
| S 14 Hwy | 5 |
Greer at a glance
| Population | 46,316 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,970 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29651) | $82,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29651) | $292,088 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greer 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 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | — | — | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 41 | — | 6.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | -29% | 8.0 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greer
How many truck crashes happen in Greer?
Greer has had 448 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Greer?
I-85 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greer?
The worst month is June: 12.7% of truck crashes in Greer happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greer since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greer compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greer, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greer?
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.