ZIP 29627 (Belton, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29627: 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 stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Anderson County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29627 happened on SR-20 (2), SR-247 (2), SR-252 (2), SR-8 (2) and US-25 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29627 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-252 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-PITTS St | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 29627 at a glance
| Population | 18,274 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,167 |
| Median home value | $177,988 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. 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 29627
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29627?
1,652 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 866 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29627?
September has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29627?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29627 compare with South Carolina?
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 29627?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.