ZIP 29684 (Starr, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29684: 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 |
Anderson County has lower values than South Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Anderson County at a glance: 15.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.4% in South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 866 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 29684 happened on SR-24 (2), SR-28 (2), US-29 (2), SR-156 (1) and SR-187 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29684 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-24 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 29684 at a glance
| Population | 5,913 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,889 |
| Median home value | $195,556 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29684
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29684?
Anderson County has had 1,652 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 866 people and killing 55.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29684?
September has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29684?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29684 compare with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anderson County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29684?
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.