ZIP 29662 (Mauldin, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29662: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Greenville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 29662: US-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29662: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Greenville County has recorded 3,046 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,734 people injured and 95 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
US-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29662 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (9), I-385 (7) and SR-418 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29662 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenville County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-25; 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) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 10 |
| I-85 | 9 |
| I-385 | 7 |
| SR-418 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-291 | 3 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-1164 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 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 29662 at a glance
| Population | 14,950 |
| Density | 1,048 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,749 |
| Median home value | $240,589 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 246 a year in the 1990s and 245 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 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29662
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29662?
Since 2015, 3,046 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenville County (1,734 injured, 95 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29662?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29662: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29662?
The worst month is April: 9.1% of truck crashes in Greenville County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29662?
Since 2015, Greenville County has reported 91 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29662 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenville County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29662?
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.