ZIP 29676 (Salem, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29676: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oconee 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 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with South Carolina
Oconee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oconee County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oconee County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oconee County. They injured 221 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-130 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29676 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29676 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oconee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 25 |
| Clemson Blvd | 14 |
| Sc 11 | 12 |
| Wells Hwy | 10 |
| Whitewater Falls Rd | 7 |
| 1Sb | 6 |
| West Oak Hwy | 5 |
| US-76 | 5 |
ZIP 29676 at a glance
| Population | 6,016 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,798 |
| Median home value | $441,109 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29676
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29676?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (221 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29676?
NHTSA data shows SR-130 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29676 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29676?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Oconee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29676?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oconee County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29676 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29676?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.