ZIP 29691 (Walhalla, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29691: 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 stands out for higher 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
Oconee County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 221 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-11 (1), SR-130 (1) and US-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29691 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 29691 at a glance
| Population | 12,084 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,639 |
| Median home value | $188,982 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29691
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29691?
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 29691?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29691: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29691?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Oconee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29691?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29691 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
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 29691?
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.