ZIP 29332 (Cross Hill, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29332: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Laurens County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 29332: US-221 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29332 since 2015.
Overview
Laurens County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 313 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-221 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29332 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-100 (1), SR-246 (1) and SR-369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29332 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-221, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-221 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-369 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-702 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 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 29332 at a glance
| Population | 3,539 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,091 |
| Median home value | $170,157 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 29332
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29332?
564 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 313 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29332?
Since 2015, US-221 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29332: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29332?
July has the most truck crashes in Laurens County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Laurens County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29332 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurens County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29332?
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.