ZIP 29368 (Mayo, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29368: 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 sits below South Carolina on 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.
The headline for Spartanburg County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,511 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spartanburg County. They injured 1,931 people and killed 104.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% 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 29368 is I-85, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-221 (4), US-176 (3) and US-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29368 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.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Spartanburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 12 |
| US-221 | 4 |
| US-176 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 29368 at a glance
| Population | 379 |
| Density | 495 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 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 29368
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29368?
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 29368?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29368 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29368?
Truck crashes in Spartanburg County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29368?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Spartanburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29368 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 81.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spartanburg County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29368?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.