ZIP 29341 (Gaffney, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29341: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
11 of 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with South Carolina
Cherokee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 194.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Cherokee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 29341: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29341: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cherokee County since 2015: 711 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29341 is I-85, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-29 (3), SR-150 (2) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29341 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, 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
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Casey Martin Dr | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 207 |
| 84Sb | 28 |
| 90Nb | 13 |
| Chesnee Hwy | 13 |
| Hyatt St | 13 |
| 88Nb | 10 |
| 90Sb | 10 |
| 91Nb | 10 |
ZIP 29341 at a glance
| Population | 20,647 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,029 |
| Median home value | $189,790 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 69 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 72 | +0% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 136 | +89% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29341
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29341?
Cherokee County has had 1,274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 711 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29341?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29341: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29341?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29341?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29341 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 194.5 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29341?
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.