Inman, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Inman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Inman 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Spartanburg County at a glance: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Spartanburg County has recorded 3,511 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,931 people injured and 104 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 138 truck crashes reported in Inman since 2015, this page uses Spartanburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Inman since 2015: I-26 (8), I-85 (8), US-176 (3), SR-292 (2) and SR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Inman fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-26 | 8 |
| I-85 | 8 |
| US-176 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Ssr-2 Howard St | 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 |
Inman at a glance
| Population | 3,354 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29349) | $76,168 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29349) | $259,537 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 231 a year in the 1990s and 315 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Inman
How many truck accidents are there in Inman?
3,511 truck crashes have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,931 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Inman?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Inman?
Since 2015, Spartanburg County has reported 60 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Inman compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Spartanburg County records 81.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Inman?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.