Car crashes in Georgetown County, SC
From 2020–2024, 77 fatal crashes killed 84 people in Georgetown County, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2024 there were 19 fatal crashes and 20 deaths. The road with the most fatal crashes was US 17 OCEAN HWY (10). 17% involved a motorcycle.
Fatal crashes by year in Georgetown County
Fatal crashesDeaths (number on top)
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 | 18 |
| 2023 | 20 | 21 |
| 2024 | 19 | 20 |
Where fatal crashes happened, 2020–2024
Most dangerous roads in Georgetown County
Ranked by fatal crashes from 2020–2024. Busy roads have more crashes partly because more people drive them.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Most US 17 OCEAN HWY | 10 | 11 |
| US 17 HIGHMARKET STREET | 8 | 8 |
| SR 51 BROWNS FERRY RD | 5 | 5 |
| US 17 | 5 | 5 |
| SR 51 | 2 | 4 |
| SR 22 KENT RD | 2 | 3 |
| SR 38 | 2 | 2 |
| SR 41 COUNTY LINE RD | 2 | 2 |
| US 701 | 2 | 2 |
| US 701 N FRASER STREET | 2 | 2 |
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Crash report and deadline
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.
Deadline to file: 3 years 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.
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Questions people ask about Georgetown County
How many fatal car crashes happen in Georgetown County?
From 2020–2024, 77 fatal crashes killed 84 people in Georgetown County, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2024 there were 19 fatal crashes and 20 deaths. The road with the most fatal crashes was US 17 OCEAN HWY (10). 17% involved a motorcycle.
What are the most dangerous roads in Georgetown County?
By fatal crashes from 2020–2024: US 17 OCEAN HWY (10 fatal crashes, 11 deaths); US 17 HIGHMARKET STREET (8 fatal crashes, 8 deaths); SR 51 BROWNS FERRY RD (5 fatal crashes, 5 deaths); US 17 (5 fatal crashes, 5 deaths); SR 51 (2 fatal crashes, 4 deaths). Source: NHTSA FARS.
How many motorcycle crashes were fatal in Georgetown County?
13 fatal motorcycle crashes from 2020–2024, with 13 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes with a large truck were fatal in Georgetown County?
9 fatal crashes with a large truck from 2020–2024, with 10 deaths (NHTSA FARS).
How many crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian were fatal in Georgetown County?
9 fatal crashes that killed or involved a pedestrian from 2020–2024, with 9 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.