How to get a police crash report in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Where to request a crash report for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, what it costs and how long it takes, for South Carolina and North Carolina, from the official agencies.
Where to request a crash report
Ask the officer at the scene for the report number and the agency. State highway patrol and state police reports come from the state agency below; crashes worked by a city police department or a county sheriff can also be requested from that local agency.
South Carolina
Crash report: SC Department of Motor Vehicles (form FR-50). $10 per report by mail. Available once SCDMV has received and processed the officer's report. SC license holders can request it online; others by mail or at any SCDMV branch.
North Carolina
Crash report: NC Division of Motor Vehicles (form TR-67A). $6.50 per report. Individuals order by mail or in person (not online). Allow 10 business days by mail.
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Questions people ask in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
How many fatal car crashes happen in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand?
From 2020–2024, 509 fatal crashes killed 543 people in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2024 there were 99 fatal crashes and 102 deaths. The road with the most fatal crashes was US 17 (Horry) (39). 21% involved a motorcycle.
What are the most dangerous roads in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand?
By fatal crashes from 2020–2024: US 17 (Horry) (39 fatal crashes, 42 deaths); US 501 (Horry) (23 fatal crashes, 23 deaths); US 17 OCEAN HWY (Georgetown) (10 fatal crashes, 11 deaths); US 17 (Brunswick) (10 fatal crashes, 10 deaths); US 701 (Horry) (9 fatal crashes, 10 deaths). Source: NHTSA FARS.
How many motorcycle crashes were fatal in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand?
105 fatal motorcycle crashes from 2020–2024, with 108 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes with a large truck were fatal in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand?
48 fatal crashes with a large truck from 2020–2024, with 51 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian were fatal in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand?
108 fatal crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian from 2020–2024, with 110 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How do I get a crash report in South Carolina?
SC Department of Motor Vehicles (form FR-50): $10 per report by mail. Available once SCDMV has received and processed the officer's report. SC license holders can request it online; others by mail or at any SCDMV branch.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in South Carolina?
An action for any injury to the person must be filed within three years, counted from when the person knew or reasonably should have known about the claim. (S.C. Code 15-3-530(5) and 15-3-535). This is general information, not legal advice.
How do I get a crash report in North Carolina?
NC Division of Motor Vehicles (form TR-67A): $6.50 per report. Individuals order by mail or in person (not online). Allow 10 business days by mail.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in North Carolina?
An action for personal injury or property damage must be filed within three years. (N.C. Gen. Stat. 1-52(16)). This is general information, not legal advice.