Traffic on the northbound lanes of I-95 slowed to speeds of 20 mph or less near Hardeeville around 2 p.m. July 3, 2025, after a vehicle collision. Officials asked drivers to avoid both directions of the interstate in the area.
South Carolina Department of Transportation
A car collision Thursday afternoon brought major traffic slowdowns on a five-mile stretch of I-95 near Hardeeville.
The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near the 8-mile marker of I-95, according to an alert from the City of Hardeeville. Officials asked drivers to avoid the area on both directions of the interstate.
Beginning near Exit 5 to U.S. 17 and stretching north to Exit 8 to Hilton Head Island, average speeds on northbound I-95 had dropped to around 15 mph as of 1:55 p.m., according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Traffic on the northbound lanes of I-95 slowed to speeds of 20 mph or less near Hardeeville around 2 p.m. July 3, 2025, after a vehicle collision. Officials asked drivers to avoid both directions of the interstate in the area. South Carolina Department of Transportation
Thursday’s crash came as the Beaufort County area started seeing its usual influx of traffic ahead of the July 4th weekend, especially along the I-95 corridor. The holiday was expected to bring a record-breaking number of visitors to Hilton Head.
This report will be updated.
Traffic slowdowns stretched three miles along I-95 after a collision on the interstate around 1:30 p.m. July 3, 2025, affecting the influx of travelers heading to Hilton Head Island for the July 4th weekend. South Carolina Department of Transportation
Evan is a breaking news reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. A Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he reports on crime and safety across Beaufort and Jasper counties. For tips or story ideas, email emckenna@islandpacket.com or call 843-321-8375.
