ZIP 29654 (Honea Path, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29654: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Anderson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 29654: SR-252 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29654 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 866 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-252 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-PITTS St (1), SR-247 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29654 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-252, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-252 | 2 |
| CR-PITTS St | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-25 | 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 29654 at a glance
| Population | 11,095 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,079 |
| Median home value | $159,649 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 133 a year in the 1990s and 139 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29654?
Anderson County has had 1,652 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 866 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29654?
NHTSA data shows SR-252 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29654 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29654?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29654?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29654 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29654?
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.