ZIP 29693 (Westminster, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29693: 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 sits below South Carolina on 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.
The headline for Oconee County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oconee County. They injured 221 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for South Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29693 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2), US-123 (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 29693 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oconee County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-11 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-123 | 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 29693 at a glance
| Population | 15,114 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,503 |
| Median home value | $149,470 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 29693
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 29693?
Oconee County has had 424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 221 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29693?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29693: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29693?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29693?
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 29693 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 29693?
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.