ZIP 29306 (Spartanburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29306: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spartanburg County, 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.
What stands out in Spartanburg County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29306 happened on I-85 (8), US-176 (8), I-26 (7), US-221 (4) and SR-295 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 60 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29306 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| US-176 | 8 |
| I-26 | 7 |
| US-221 | 4 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| Cr- Farley Ave | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
ZIP 29306 at a glance
| Population | 16,714 |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,356 |
| Median home value | $169,104 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29306
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29306?
3,511 truck crashes have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,931 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29306?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29306?
60 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29306 compared with South Carolina?
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 ZIP 29306?
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.