--- title: "Charleston Traffic" url: https://www.herecharleston.com/traffic-charleston-sc/ date: 2026-06-14T23:24:56+00:00 modified: 2026-06-14T23:50:35+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Charleston" attribution: "HERE Charleston" --- # Charleston Traffic *Source: [HERE Charleston](https://www.herecharleston.com/traffic-charleston-sc/) — June 14, 2026 by * Public Safety # Charleston Traffic & Road Conditions Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Charleston County [SCDOT Cameras](#ht-cameras) [Accidents](#ht-accidents) [DUI Reports](#ht-dui) [School Zones](#ht-school) [Report an Issue](/contact/) [MAACO Sponsored · Paint & Body Since 1972 Charleston's bumpers take a beating. Uncle Maaco puts them back together — America's #1 Bodyshop. 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SCDOT Live Feeds ## SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Charleston County Camera thumbnails link directly to 511SC.org — no SCDOT API key required. [View all cameras on 511SC.org →](https://www.511sc.org) [LIVE SCDOT Live Traffic — Charleston County Area Live camera feeds for the Charleston County area are being curated. View all SCDOT cameras on 511SC.org. View on 511SC →](https://www.511sc.org) Official Links ## Real-Time Resources Road Conditions & Closures - [511SC.org](https://www.511sc.org) SC DOT official traffic info portal - [SCDOT Road Conditions](https://www.scdot.org/travel/travel-conditions.aspx) Statewide conditions & alerts - [Charleston County Road Department](https://www.charlestoncountysc.gov/163/Roads-Bridges) County roads, bridges & maintenance - [SCHP Incident Reports](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp) SC Highway Patrol incident log Emergency & Commute - Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS - *HP (*47) SCHP Non-Emergency — highway patrol - (864) 596-2038 Charleston PD Traffic Unit - [GSP Airport Traffic](https://www.gspairport.com) Greenville-Charleston International Airport - [Waze Charleston Live Map](https://www.waze.com/live-map) Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing Latest Updates ## Charleston Traffic News Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts. Crash & Accident Reports ## Charleston Accidents & Crash Reports Charleston County ranks #1 in South Carolina for traffic fatalities. Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety. #1 In SC for Fatal Collisions ~4,000 Annual Traffic Incidents 3–6 PM Peak Crash Hours I-85 Highest Incident Corridor Accident and crash reports for Charleston County will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors SCHP, WSPA, and local sources daily. Known Hotspots ### Charleston County Crash Hotspots I-85 Corridor Highest incident volume in the county. Multi-vehicle pileups frequent during peak hours and adverse weather. Asheville Highway Major east-west route into downtown. Frequent pedestrian and bicycle incidents along this corridor. Boiling Springs Road High-traffic residential/commercial corridor. Intersection collisions and rear-end crashes prevalent. Main Street (Downtown) Urban core with mixed pedestrian, vehicle, and cyclist traffic. Low-speed but frequent fender benders. I-26 at US 29 Northeast commuter interchange. Merge-related crashes and congestion during AM/PM rush. SC-9 (Highway 9) Rural stretches with high speed differentials. Head-on and run-off-road crashes, especially at night. DUI & Impaired Driving ## Charleston DUI Reports & Checkpoints DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Charleston County DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Charleston County will appear here as they are published. ### Charleston County DUI Data - **1,127 monitored DUI cases** in Charleston County (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024) - **65% conviction rate** — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties - **SC is #5 nationally** for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022 - **BAC limit**: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21 - **First offense penalties**: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension - **Refusing a breathalyzer** results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law ⚠ DUI Checkpoints SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Charleston County. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols. [SCHP Info →](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp) 📞 Report a Drunk Driver If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel. [Call 911](tel:911) 🚗 Sober Ride Options Uber and Lyft operate in the Charleston area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs. School Zone Safety ## Charleston School Traffic & Zone Safety School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Charleston County parents and commuters ### School Zone Speed Limits South Carolina law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Charleston schools. ### Pickup & Dropoff Hours Peak school traffic: **6:30–8:30 AM** and **2:00–4:00 PM** on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances. ### School Bus Safety SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic. ### Back-to-School Alerts Each August, traffic patterns shift across Charleston County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections. By the Numbers ## Charleston Commute Facts Key statistics for Charleston County commuters 22 min Average Commute Time I-85 / I-26 Major Corridors ~4,000 Annual Traffic Incidents (County) Data: US Census Bureau ACS • SCDOT 2024 Traffic Report Charleston County leads SC in traffic fatalities in 2025 Q1 — drive safe. Alerts ## Active Construction & Closures Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors SCDOT and county notices daily to keep Charleston County commuters informed. 🚧 SCDOT Press ReleasesJun 12, 2026 • Public Involvement[SCDOT requests comments on proposed intersection improvement project in Sumter County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-requests-comments-on-proposed-intersection-improvement-pro.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to improve the operational efficiency at the intersection of US 378/76 (Broad Street) and S-673 (Mason Road) in Sum…Jun 12, 2026 • Interstate Highways[SCDOT Conducts Temporary Single-Lane Closures on I-20 in Lexington County for Emergency Inspection](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-conducts-temporary-single-lane-closures-on-i-20-in-lexingt.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary single-lane closures on the inside lanes of Interstate 20 in both directions at the Mineral Springs bridge in…Jun 9, 2026 • Bridges[SCDOT to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Church Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Greenville County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-to-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-the--church-street-bri.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the rehabilitation project and reopening of the Church Street (U.…Jun 9, 2026 • Interstate Highways[SCDOT to conduct overnight intermittent pacing operations for I-26/I-95 Interchange Project in Orangeburg and Dorchester Counties](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-to-conduct-overnight-intermittent-pacing-operations-for-i-1.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct overnight traffic pacing operations as part of the I-26/I-95 Interchange Improvement Project in Orangeburg and Dorchest…Jun 9, 2026 • Paving[SCDOT to conduct Lane Closures for SC-183 Improvement Project in Pickens County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-to-conduct-lane-closures-for-sc-183-improvement-project-in.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting lane closures along SC-183 as part of the 2026 Pickens County Pavements Improvement Project, which started this week.Source: [South Carolina Department of Transportation](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress.html) For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for South Carolina. 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