ZIP 29657 (Liberty, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickens 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 270 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with South Carolina
Pickens County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 74% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with South Carolina, Pickens County is lower 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 Pickens County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across South Carolina.
Overview
Pickens County has recorded 270 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-123 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29657 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-178 (2), SR-183 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29657 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-123, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Carolina.
- 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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 3 |
| US-178 | 2 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Ssr-56 Pope Field Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| US-123 | 8 |
| Farrs Bridge Rd | 8 |
| Walhalla Hwy | 7 |
| Calhoun Mem Hwy | 6 |
| Old Liberty Rd | 5 |
| Moorefield Mem Hwy | 5 |
| Liberty Hwy | 4 |
| Pine Grove Church Rd | 4 |
ZIP 29657 at a glance
| Population | 16,390 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,833 |
| Median home value | $185,791 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 38 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -37% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29657
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29657?
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickens County (132 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29657?
US-123 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29657 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29657?
December has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29657?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29657 compared with South Carolina?
Pickens County records 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29657?
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.