ZIP 29646 (Greenwood, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenwood 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 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenwood County compares with South Carolina
Greenwood County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Greenwood County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Greenwood County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenwood County. They injured 171 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 29646 is US-221, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-72 (2), US-25 (2) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29646 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-221; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-221 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-702 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| SR-246 | 12 |
| SR-221 | 10 |
| Cambridge Ave | 9 |
| SR-25 | 9 |
| US-221 | 9 |
| SR-702 | 8 |
| Emerald Rd | 8 |
| SR-178 | 6 |
ZIP 29646 at a glance
| Population | 27,902 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,441 |
| Median home value | $148,492 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenwood 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 | 39 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | -36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +42% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29646
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29646?
Greenwood County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29646?
US-221 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29646 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29646?
July has the most truck crashes in Greenwood County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29646?
Since 2015, Greenwood County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29646 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 36.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenwood County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29646?
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.