Myrtle Beach Traffic & Road Conditions
Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Horry
How Horry County Moves: Highways, Commutes & Freight
A driver's-eye reference to the interstates, US highways, commute corridors, and freight infrastructure that define how Myrtle Beach gets where it's going.
Commute Patterns & Regional Drives
Myrtle Beach commuters operate on a regional grid, not a city grid. Here is how long the most-driven trips actually take from Myrtle Beach:
The volume comes with a cost. Horry County recorded 45 traffic fatalities in 2024 — roughly 12.0 per 100,000 residents, per the SC Department of Public Safety fact book.
All figures sourced from state DOT traffic counts, the state Department of Public Safety fact book, the regional ports authority, and the local airport district — refreshed as new annual reports drop. Live conditions, accidents, and lane closures are above; this section explains the system those incidents move through.
SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Horry
Camera thumbnails link directly to 511SC.org — no SCDOT API key required.
Real-Time Resources
- 511SC.org SC DOT official traffic info portal
- SCDOT Road Conditions Statewide conditions & alerts
- Horry Road Department County roads, bridges & maintenance
- SCHP Incident Reports SC Highway Patrol incident log
- Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS
- *HP (*47) SCHP Non-Emergency — highway patrol
- (864) 596-2038 Myrtle Beach PD Traffic Unit
- GSP Airport Traffic Greenville-Myrtle Beach International Airport
- Waze Myrtle Beach Live Map Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing
Myrtle Beach Traffic News
Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts.
Myrtle Beach Accidents & Crash Reports
Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Horry.
Accident and crash reports for Horry will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors SCHP, WSPA, and local sources daily.
Myrtle Beach DUI Reports & Checkpoints
DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Horry
DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Horry will appear here as they are published.
Horry DUI Data
- 1,127 monitored DUI cases in Horry (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
Myrtle Beach School Traffic & Zone Safety
School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Horry 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Horry as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.
Horry School Districts
- Horry County Schools
Myrtle Beach Commute Facts
Key statistics for Horry commuters
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 Horry commuters informed.
For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for South Carolina.
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