ZIP 29702 (Blacksburg, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
11 of 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with South Carolina
Cherokee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 194.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cherokee County sits below South Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 1,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 711 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-161 (2), SR-18 (2) and SR-198 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29702 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| US-74 | 2 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-2238 Long Branch Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 207 |
| 84Sb | 28 |
| 90Nb | 13 |
| Chesnee Hwy | 13 |
| Hyatt St | 13 |
| 88Nb | 10 |
| 90Sb | 10 |
| 91Nb | 10 |
ZIP 29702 at a glance
| Population | 9,770 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,705 |
| Median home value | $128,528 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 69 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 72 | +0% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 136 | +89% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29702
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29702?
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (711 injured, 46 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29702?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29702 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29702?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29702?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 29702 compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 194.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29702?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.