ZIP 29631 (Clemson, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29631: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Pickens County is lower on 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).
The headline for Pickens County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 132 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-123 (2), US-76 (2) and CR-S Townville Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29631 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| US-123 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 29631 at a glance
| Population | 16,849 |
| Density | 746 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,800 |
| Median home value | $396,989 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29631
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29631?
270 truck crashes have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 132 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29631?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29631: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29631?
Truck crashes in Pickens County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29631?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29631 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29631?
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.