ZIP 29329 (Converse, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29329: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Spartanburg County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29329 is I-85, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-176 (8), 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29329 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 8 |
| 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 29329 at a glance
| Population | 348 |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,972 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 29329
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29329?
Spartanburg County has had 3,511 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,931 people and killing 104.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29329?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29329 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29329?
August has the most truck crashes in Spartanburg County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29329?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Spartanburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29329 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29329?
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.