ZIP 29607 (Greenville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29607: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Greenville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 29607 at a glance: US-25 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29607 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,046 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenville County. They injured 1,734 people and killed 95.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29607 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-85 (9), I-385 (6) and SR-14 (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29607 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenville County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greenville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 11 |
| I-85 | 9 |
| I-385 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-291 | 3 |
| US-123 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-GATEWAY Drive | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-1164 | 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 29607 at a glance
| Population | 46,209 |
| Density | 615 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,503 |
| Median home value | $357,859 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 246 to 245. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29607
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29607?
3,046 truck crashes have been reported in Greenville County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,734 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29607?
US-25 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29607 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29607?
The worst month is April: 9.1% of truck crashes in Greenville County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29607?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Greenville County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29607 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenville County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29607?
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.