ZIP 29365 (Lyman, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29365: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Spartanburg County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-26 (7), SR-14 (3) and US-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
60 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29365 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Spartanburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| I-26 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| SR-290 | 2 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| US-176 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 29365 at a glance
| Population | 14,068 |
| Density | 309 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,966 |
| Median home value | $256,962 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 231 a year in the 1990s and 315 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29365
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29365?
3,511 truck crashes have been reported in Spartanburg County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,931 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29365?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29365 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29365?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29365?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Spartanburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29365 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Spartanburg County has 81.9 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29365?
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.