ZIP 29644 (Fountain Inn, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenville 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greenville County compares with South Carolina
Greenville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Greenville County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29644: I-385 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29644: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,046 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenville County. They injured 1,734 people and killed 95.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-385 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-418 (5), SR-55 (2) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
91 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
They recorded 5.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29644 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-385; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Greenville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-385 | 7 |
| SR-418 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-453 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-956 | 1 |
| Ssr-50 Reedy Fork Rd | 1 |
| US-276 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenville County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 199 |
| White Horse Rd | 125 |
| Augusta Rd | 75 |
| Wade Hampton Blvd | 25 |
| Pelham Rd | 25 |
| US-25 | 23 |
| I-385 | 22 |
| Fairview Rd | 20 |
ZIP 29644 at a glance
| Population | 22,907 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,301 |
| Median home value | $243,822 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenville 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 | 246 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 192 | -22% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 249 | +30% | 6.0 |
| 2020s | 245 | -2% | 8.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 246 to 245. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29644
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29644?
3,046 truck crashes have been reported in Greenville County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,734 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29644?
Since 2015, I-385 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29644: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29644?
April has the most truck crashes in Greenville County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29644?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Greenville County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29644 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenville County has 46.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29644?
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.