ZIP 29689 (Townville, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29689: 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 sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 29689: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29689: 9 since 2015.
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
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29689 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-24 (4), SR-11 (2) and US-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29689 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-76 | 2 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 29689 at a glance
| Population | 4,057 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,951 |
| Median home value | $346,597 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 133 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 29689
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29689?
1,652 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 866 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 29689?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29689 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29689?
September has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29689?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29689 compared with South Carolina?
Anderson County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29689?
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.