ZIP 29643 (Fair Play, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oconee 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
5 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with South Carolina
Oconee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oconee County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oconee County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Oconee County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 221 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
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 29643 is I-85, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (5), SR-24 (2) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29643 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oconee County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 25 |
| Clemson Blvd | 14 |
| Sc 11 | 12 |
| Wells Hwy | 10 |
| Whitewater Falls Rd | 7 |
| 1Sb | 6 |
| West Oak Hwy | 5 |
| US-76 | 5 |
ZIP 29643 at a glance
| Population | 2,751 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,517 |
| Median home value | $248,771 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29643
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29643?
424 truck crashes have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 221 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29643?
I-85 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29643 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29643?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Oconee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29643?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29643 compare with South Carolina?
Oconee County records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29643?
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.