ZIP 29375 (Reidville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29375: 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 has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29375 is I-85, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-26 (3), SR-101 (3) and SR-14 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29375 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spartanburg County.
- 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.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 29375 at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,971 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 29375
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29375?
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 29375?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29375: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29375?
The worst month is August: 9.0% of truck crashes in Spartanburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29375?
Since 2015, Spartanburg County has reported 60 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29375 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29375?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.