Spartanburg County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spartanburg County: 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spartanburg County compares with South Carolina
Spartanburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spartanburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.9 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Carolina, Spartanburg County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Spartanburg County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,511 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spartanburg County. They injured 1,931 people and killed 104.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads in Spartanburg County with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-26 (16), US-176 (8) and US-221 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 60 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Spartanburg County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 1.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Spartanburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Spartanburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 17 |
| I-26 | 16 |
| US-176 | 8 |
| US-221 | 4 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spartanburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 593 |
| I-26 | 188 |
| Chesnee Hwy | 33 |
| SR-101 | 33 |
| New Cut Rd | 32 |
| Asheville Hwy | 30 |
| Reidville Rd | 26 |
| Boiling Springs Rd | 24 |
Spartanburg County at a glance
| Population | 369,256 |
| Land area | 808.4 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,055 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spartanburg 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 | 231 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 177 | -23% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 234 | +32% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 315 | +34% | 7.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 231 to 315. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Spartanburg County
ZIP codes in Spartanburg County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Spartanburg County
How common are truck crashes in Spartanburg County?
3,511 truck crashes have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,931 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Spartanburg County?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes in Spartanburg County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spartanburg County?
The worst month is August: 9.0% of truck crashes in Spartanburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spartanburg County?
Since 2015, Spartanburg County has reported 60 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Spartanburg County compare with South Carolina?
Spartanburg County records 81.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spartanburg County?
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.