ZIP 29671 (Pickens, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29671: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pickens County: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Carolina: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 270 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickens County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29671 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1), SR-183 (1), SR-199 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-178 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29671 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-178 | 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 29671 at a glance
| Population | 18,666 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,749 |
| Median home value | $219,094 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29671
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29671?
Pickens County has had 270 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29671?
December has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29671?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29671 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickens County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29671?
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.