ZIP 29325 (Clinton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laurens 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
6 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with South Carolina
Laurens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Laurens County sits below South Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 29325: I-26 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29325.
Overview
Laurens County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 313 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29325 is I-26, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-72 (3), SR-355 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29325 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 7 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 66 |
| I-385 | 44 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| Golden Acres Rd | 6 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Sc72 | 4 |
| US-76 | 4 |
ZIP 29325 at a glance
| Population | 14,362 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,259 |
| Median home value | $177,156 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 48 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -17% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | +5% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29325
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29325?
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurens County (313 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29325?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29325 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29325?
Truck crashes in Laurens County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29325?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29325 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Laurens County has 69.7 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29325?
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.