ZIP 29686 (Tamassee, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29686: 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 |
Compared with South Carolina, Oconee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oconee County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Within this area, SR-130 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-11 (1) and Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29686 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.
- 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 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 | 1 |
| Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd | 1 |
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 29686 at a glance
| Population | 989 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,313 |
| Median home value | $332,031 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 29686
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29686?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (221 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29686?
NHTSA data shows SR-130 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29686 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29686?
January has the most truck crashes in Oconee County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29686?
Since 2015, Oconee County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29686 compare 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 29686?
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.