ZIP 29697 (Williamston, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29697: 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. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 29697: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29697: 8 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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-20 (3), SR-247 (2) and SR-8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29697 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-178 | 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 29697 at a glance
| Population | 13,581 |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,764 |
| Median home value | $190,727 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 133 a year in the 1990s and 139 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 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29697
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29697?
1,652 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 866 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29697?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29697: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29697?
Truck crashes in Anderson County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 29697?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 29697 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29697?
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.