ROCK HILL, S.C. — A new report ranks parts of South Carolina’s interstate system among the deadliest in the U.S., according to the Herald.
The 91-mile stretch of I-77 from Rock Hill to Cayce recorded 90 fatal crashes from 2019–2023, placing it among the nation’s most dangerous interstate segments.
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Two other highways running through South Carolina also ranked high nationally: I-95 was the 4th deadliest interstate overall, and I-85 ranked 5th.
In response to safety concerns, the South Carolina Department of Transportation plans a major I-85 corridor study beginning in 2026 to identify improvements for the accident-prone route.
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