ZIP 29307 (Spartanburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29307: 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 |
Spartanburg County sits below South Carolina 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29307 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-176 (9), US-29 (3) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 60 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
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 ZIP 29307 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 | 14 |
| US-176 | 9 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| Cr- Farley Ave | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 29307 at a glance
| Population | 19,115 |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,850 |
| Median home value | $223,940 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 231 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 315. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29307
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29307?
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 ZIP 29307?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29307 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29307?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29307?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Spartanburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29307 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 ZIP 29307?
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.