ZIP 29601 (Greenville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenville 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greenville County compares with South Carolina
Greenville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Greenville County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above South Carolina on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29601: US-25 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29601.
Overview
Greenville County has recorded 3,046 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,734 people injured and 95 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29601 is US-25, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-85 (7), I-385 (5) and SR-291 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
They recorded 5.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29601 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greenville County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greenville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 13 |
| I-85 | 7 |
| I-385 | 5 |
| SR-291 | 3 |
| US-123 | 3 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-1164 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenville County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 199 |
| White Horse Rd | 125 |
| Augusta Rd | 75 |
| Wade Hampton Blvd | 25 |
| Pelham Rd | 25 |
| US-25 | 23 |
| I-385 | 22 |
| Fairview Rd | 20 |
ZIP 29601 at a glance
| Population | 13,790 |
| Density | 1,253 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,136 |
| Median home value | $663,201 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenville 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 | 246 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 192 | -22% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 249 | +30% | 6.0 |
| 2020s | 245 | -2% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 246 a year in the 1990s and 245 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29601
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29601?
Greenville County has had 3,046 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,734 people and killing 95.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29601?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29601: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29601?
The worst month is April: 9.1% of truck crashes in Greenville County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29601?
91 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenville County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29601 compared with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenville County has 46.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29601?
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.