Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in South Carolina. The state Department of Public Safety reports that there were 1,119 crashes between pedestrians and motor vehicles in 2019. All told, these crashes resulted in 862 minor injuries, 230 serious injuries,…
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 4,119 people died in collisions involving large trucks in 2019. Among those fatalities, 67 percent were occupants of passenger vehicles, while 16 percent were in commercial vehicles. While collisions involving large trucks…
Even as you rejoice in the arrival of Spring and the end of cold temperatures, you may also breathe a sigh of relief knowing that winter weather conditions will present less of a threat in terms of South Carolina car…
Statistics published in the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Traffic Collision Fact Book reveal that there was a car accident in the state once every 3.7 minutes in 2018, which breaks down into 969 fatal crashes and more than…
There is no doubt that Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies are extremely popular in South Carolina and throughout the US. You may have even booked a trip recently or will in the near future: According to numbers-crunching online resource…
While all US states make it a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving accidents still claim more than 10,000 lives every year. On a local level, the problem is even more extreme. South…
Many people assume that trucking accidents are among the deadliest motor vehicle incidents on the road, but the statistics reveal that they’re even more dangerous than you might expect. According to the South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book, there are…
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries in our region. According to data published by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), 60,566 people were injured in crashes in the state in 2017 alone.…
