ZIP 29696 (West Union, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29696: 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 runs above South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oconee County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across 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
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.
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-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29696 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-S Townville Street (1), SR-11 (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29696 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-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-13 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 29696 at a glance
| Population | 5,154 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,468 |
| Median home value | $245,106 |
| 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 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29696
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29696?
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 29696?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29696 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29696?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29696?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oconee County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29696 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oconee County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29696?
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.