A traffic accident on I-26 eastbound near mile marker 216 by Cosgrove Avenue in North Charleston caused major morning commute delays into downtown Charleston on Thursday. The first report came in after 6:30 a.m., slowing traffic to a crawl, though injury details remain unavailable.​
Incident Location
The crash occurred on a busy stretch of I-26 eastbound, close to the Cosgrove Avenue exit, a known congestion hotspot during peak hours in the Charleston area.​
Traffic Impact
Eastbound lanes faced severe backups, typical for this corridor where past incidents have led to multi-mile delays and lane blockages.
Similar Past Events
This route has seen frequent disruptions, including multi-vehicle crashes and overpass incidents, often due to heavy traffic and aggressive driving patterns.
