Boiling Springs, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boiling Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boiling Springs and Spartanburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spartanburg County numbers.
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.
The headline for Spartanburg County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 3,511 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spartanburg County since 2015: 1,931 people were injured and 104 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Boiling Springs had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Spartanburg County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-26 (9), US-176 (4) and SR-292 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
60 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Boiling Springs fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| US-176 | 4 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| Cr- Farley Ave | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-295 | 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 |
Boiling Springs at a glance
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29316) | $74,735 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29316) | $241,165 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boiling Springs
How common are truck crashes in Boiling Springs?
Spartanburg County has had 3,511 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,931 people and killing 104.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Boiling Springs?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Boiling Springs: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Boiling Springs?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boiling Springs?
60 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Boiling Springs compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Spartanburg County has 81.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Boiling Springs?
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.