Here’s Why A Major South Carolina Interstate Was Shut Down For Hours
It is an eerie sight when this highway has no cars on it. Especially in drive time on a weekday morning. Here’s why a major South Carolina interstate was shut…
Here’s why a major South Carolina interstate was shut down for hours
Getty ImagesIt is an eerie sight when this highway has no cars on it. Especially in drive time on a weekday morning. Here's why a major South Carolina interstate was shut down for hours.
According to Channel 9 in Charlotte and our own traffic reporter, Cpt. Jim, an 18 wheeler overturned on I77 Southbound near Rock Hill, South Carolina. The road closed and traffic was backed up for miles and miles.
Travelers could take a detour at exit 77 according to the York County Sheriff's office. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says drivers can get on to Anderson Road to Porter and then back to I 77. This story is developing. We don't know yet what caused the accident or if there were any injuries.
Here's why a major South Carolina interstate was shut down for hours. To get more details, check out our source, wsoctv.com.
These Are The Most Dangerous Roads In North & South Carolina
Planning a road trip? You may want to avoid certain roads. These are the most dangerous roads in America. EarnSpendLive released a report of the most dangerous roads in each US state and the same interstate took the title in both North and South Carolina. The good news is, it's not one that most Charlotte area residents travel often. The bad news, if you are going farther south or north you very well may end up on it.
These days every road feels more dangerous than it did even just a few years ago. Just on my way into work this morning I saw several drivers blatantly run red lights. But there are still some safe roads out there. But others, if you can it may just be best to completely avoid. This list compiled by EarnSpendLive features the most dangerous roads in the country, based on the average number of fatalities that occur each year. Many of these roads see millions of drivers each year, making fatal crashes inevitable.
Below you will find the most dangerous roads in North and South Carolina as well as some nearby states you may find yourself driving through on your next road trip. Stay safe out there!
Most Dangerous Roads
To view the full country's list go here.
North Carolina I-95
Located in the eastern part of the state Interstate 95 is the most dangerous accounting for the most traffic fatalities. 181.71 miles of the 1,280-mile-long thoroughfare go through North Carolina. An average of 24 deaths occur annually.
South Carolina I-95
It's no surprise that 95 also is the deadliest in South Carolina. An average of 30 people die yearly on the South Carolina section of the interstate.
Georgia State Route 11
Around 14 motorists per year perish on State Route 11 the 376-mile-long highway that stretches across the entire length of the state.
Tennessee I-40
I-40 spans the entirety of the state of Tennesee so it makes sense it would be the most dangerous. But the sheer number of deaths-52 yearly- is shocking.
Virginia US 460
Driving through Virginia? Use caution on US 460 which runs 655 miles from Virginia to Kentucky. Each year there are about 21 deaths on the highway.
Florida US 1
One of the longest stretches of road in the Sunshine State takes travelers from Key West all the way up the eastern coast. US 1 isn't just the deadliest in Florida it's the worst in the entire country with 108 fatal incidents a year.
New York I-87
Northbound 1-87 begins in NYC and extends through much of rural New York. About 19 fatalities occur on the road each year.
West Virginia US-19
US Route 19 stretches 1,438 miles in total from Pennsylvania to Florida. The portion in West Virginia accounts for 11 traffic deaths per year.
