ZIP 29624 (Anderson, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29624: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
6.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with South Carolina
Anderson County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Anderson County has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Anderson County at a glance: 15.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (South Carolina: 11.4%).
Overview
Police reported 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anderson County since 2015: 866 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29624 since 2015: SR-24 (2), SR-28 (2), US-29 (2), SR-156 (1) and SR-185 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29624 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-178 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 218 |
| SR-29 | 28 |
| US-29 | 22 |
| Pearman Dairy Rd | 22 |
| Clemson Blvd | 11 |
| Easley Hwy | 11 |
| Liberty Hwy | 10 |
| Masters Blvd | 10 |
ZIP 29624 at a glance
| Population | 13,498 |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,549 |
| Median home value | $83,080 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 133 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 117 | -12% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 122 | +4% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 139 | +13% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 133 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29624?
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anderson County (866 injured, 55 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29624?
Truck crashes in Anderson County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29624?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29624 compared with South Carolina?
Anderson County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29624?
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.