South Carolina and its cities have topped many lists in recent years, including best state to retire to, best small city, and most beautiful city in the country. Unfortunately, South Carolina is also #3 on a different kind of list – most dangerous states for pedestrians.
In 2022, 173 pedestrians were killed on South Carolina roads and 752 were injured, 217 of them seriously, according to the 2022 South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book (PDF). According to the study conducted by Smart Growth America, South Carolina, like most other states, is becoming more dangerous for pedestrians, with an increase in fatalities over the past decade.
If you are injured in a pedestrian accident in South Carolina, you have rights. Here’s what to know.