ZIP 29372 (Pacolet, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29372: 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.
The headline for Cherokee County: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 711 people and killed 46.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
0.2% 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 29372 is US-176, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-29 (3), SR-9 (2) and SR-295 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29372 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-176; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-176 | 6 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 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 29372 at a glance
| Population | 3,552 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,739 |
| Median home value | $113,167 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29372
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29372?
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (711 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29372?
US-176 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29372 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29372?
March has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29372?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29372 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 194.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29372?
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.