Updated: Feb. 27, 2026

Yearly Impact of TBIs in SC, 2023

• 1,533 deaths
• 4,373 hospital discharges
• 10,449 emergency department visits

Source: SC Vital Statistics, 2023 and SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2023

Leading Causes of Deaths from TBI in SC, 2019-2023

• Suicide by firearm (31%)
• Unintentional motor vehicle crashes (24%)
• Unintentional falls (24%)
• Homicide by firearm (10%)

People 85 years and older have the highest rates of death due to TBI compared to any other age group. TBI-related death rates are the highest among white and black males.

Source: CDC WISQARS, 2019-2023

Leading Causes of Non-Fatal TBI in SC, 2019-2023

• Unintentional falls 31,323
• Unintentional motor vehicle traffic crashes 17,188
• Unintentional struck by/against events 8,562
• Assault-related struck by/against events 3,719

Source: SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2019-2023