ZIP 29645 (Gray Court, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laurens 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 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with South Carolina
Laurens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Laurens County has lower values than South Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 29645: I-385 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 29645.
Overview
Laurens County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 313 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% 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 (4). Next come SR-55 (2), SR-398 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29645 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-385 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-398 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-956 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 66 |
| I-385 | 44 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| Golden Acres Rd | 6 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Sc72 | 4 |
| US-76 | 4 |
ZIP 29645 at a glance
| Population | 11,054 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,842 |
| Median home value | $154,326 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 48 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -17% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | +5% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29645?
564 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 313 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29645?
I-385 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29645 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29645?
Truck crashes in Laurens County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29645?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Laurens County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29645 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Laurens County records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29645?
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.