The numbers below are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs as of 9 a.m. on May 4, 2026.

Number of fatal crashes:

2026: 244
2025: 293
Difference: -49

Number of persons killed: 

2026: 260
2025: 313
Difference: -53

Number of motorcyclists killed: 

2026: 33
2025: 44
Difference: -11

Number of pedestrians killed:

2026: 50
2025: 54
Difference: -4

To view the year-to-date traffic fatality report by county, click here. 

If you have additional statistics requests, please visit our Statistical Services webpage to learn more.