ZIP 29630 (Central, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29630: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickens 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
7 of 270 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with South Carolina
Pickens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 74% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Pickens County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pickens County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Carolina: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 132 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29630 is US-123, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-178 (2), CR-S Townville Street (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29630 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Check whether your routes use US-123, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 3 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 8 |
| Farrs Bridge Rd | 8 |
| Walhalla Hwy | 7 |
| Calhoun Mem Hwy | 6 |
| Old Liberty Rd | 5 |
| Moorefield Mem Hwy | 5 |
| Liberty Hwy | 4 |
| Pine Grove Church Rd | 4 |
ZIP 29630 at a glance
| Population | 15,982 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,264 |
| Median home value | $240,958 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 38 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -37% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29630
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29630?
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickens County (132 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29630?
Since 2015, US-123 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29630: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29630?
The worst month is December: 10.4% of truck crashes in Pickens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29630?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29630 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickens County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29630?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.