ZIP 29642 (Easley, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29642: 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. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 29642 at a glance: US-25 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29642 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 866 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, US-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-85 (7), US-123 (6) and SR-183 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29642 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anderson County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 10 |
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-123 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 2 |
| SR-81 | 2 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 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 29642 at a glance
| Population | 36,852 |
| Density | 280 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,221 |
| Median home value | $278,175 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29642
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29642?
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anderson County (866 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29642?
NHTSA data shows US-25 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29642 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29642?
Truck crashes in Anderson County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29642?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29642 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29642?
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.