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Traffic Fatality Count in South Carolina

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 December 23, 2025. Due to state holiday closures the week of Christmas, the next update to this page will be made on Monday, December 29, 2025. 

Number of fatal crashes:

2025: 812
2024: 932
Difference: -120

Number of persons killed: 

2025: 864
2024: 1016
Difference: -152

Number of motorcyclists killed: 

2025: 133 
2024: 130
Difference: +3

Number of pedestrians killed:

2025: 152
2024: 156
Difference: -4


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