ZIP 29625 (Anderson, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29625: 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 sits below South Carolina on 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.
The headline for ZIP 29625: I-85 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29625.
Overview
Anderson County has recorded 1,652 truck crashes since 2015, with 866 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29625 is I-85, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (4), US-29 (2) and US-76 (2).
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 29625 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 29625 at a glance
| Population | 28,012 |
| Density | 230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,960 |
| Median home value | $222,237 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 133 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29625
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29625?
1,652 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 866 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29625?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29625 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29625?
September has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29625?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29625 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anderson County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29625?
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.