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Charlotte, "The Queen City" – North Carolina's largest city and the third fastest-growing city in the U.S.

Charlotte had an estimated population in 2014 of 809,958,making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area ranks 22nd largest in the US and had a 2014 population of 2,380,314. Given the large numbers of commuters, Charlotte travelers experience heavy traffic congestion, and accidents are a daily occurrance. The major roadways in Charlotte include I-85 and I-77.  I-485 has a total circumference of approximately 67 miles. The I-277 loop freeway encircles Charlotte's downtown, while Charlotte Route 4 links major roads in a loop between I-277 and I-485. To get up-to-date traffic information, please go to the North Carolina State Department of Transportation site. To find our current weather conditions, go to Weather.com.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Charlotte:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Charlotte, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Charlotte accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Carolinas Medical Center;

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Charlotte grief support organizations

When a loved one is killed in a Charlotte motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Charlotte grief support organizations: Support Works; KinderMourn; Grief therapists in Charlotte.

Charlotte legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Charlotte, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

Rank: 
25
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
North Carolina

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Accident reports by county

Alexander County, NC - 5
Anson County, NC - 1
Ashe County, NC - 2
Avery County, NC - 2
Burke County, NC - 17
Cabarrus County, NC - 15
Caldwell County, NC - 10
Catawba County, NC - 34
Chester County, SC - 17
Chesterfield County, SC - 14
Cleveland County, NC - 11
Gaston County, NC - 42
Iredell County, NC - 28
Lancaster County, SC - 16
Lincoln County, NC - 21
Mecklenburg County, NC - 243
Richmond County, NC - 4
Rowan County, NC - 32
Stanly County, NC - 7
Union County, NC - 24
Watauga County, NC - 5
York County, SC - 155

Most recent accident reports

One critically injured after crash on I-77 in Charlotte, North Carolina

Firefighters in Charlotte have cleared a vehicle crash that all but closed access to Interstate 77 southbound from Interstate 85 southbound Tuesday morning.
Date: 
Monday, December 30, 2013
Roadway: 
I-77
City: 
Charlotte, NC
Type: Car Accident

Tristan Mericle, 7, killed when he is hit by tractor trailer while riding his bike on Highway 97 in Chester, South Carolina

An 18-wheeler hit and killed a little boy as he rode a dirt bike his parents gave him for Christmas. Seven-year-old Tristan Mericle died after a tractor-trailer struck him Tuesday evening.
Date: 
Monday, December 30, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 97
City: 
Chester, SC
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Raymond Young II, 37, killed, and several people injured in multi-vehicle crash on South Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina

One person died and several others injured in a accident involving a van, a motorcycle and another vehicle in south Charlotte Thursday on South Boulevard, near Briarbend Drive.
Date: 
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Roadway: 
South Boulevard
City: 
Charlotte, NC
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Cory Rodriguez Lee, 36, killed and Juan Manuel Diaz Zarante injured in wrong-way crash on Brookshire Freeway in Charlotte, North Carolina

One person is dead after an wreck on Brookshire Freeway at the North Davidson Exit. Sunday morning just before 3:30 a.m.
Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Brookshire Freeway
City: 
Charlotte, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Wrong-way Crash

Gilbert Lazarus Carmona, 28, killed when his pickup is rear-ended by tractor-trailer on snowy northbound I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina

The Belmont Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident. The wreck occurred at 9:27 a.m. on Interstate-85 North near the Exit 27 off ramp, according to the news release from the Belmont Police Department.
Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate-85 North
City: 
Belmont, NC
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions, Weather Conditions, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident

Anne Star Blomley arrested for DUI after crashing her SUV into building on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Salisbury, New York

Police say a drunk driver crashed her Ford Explorer into a city owned building on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue early on Friday morning. Anne Star Blomley is the suspect in the case and was being booked at the police department this morning.
Date: 
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Roadway: 
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
City: 
Salisbury, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Property Damage

Pregnant woman injured, unborn baby dies at hospital after head-on car crash on South Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina

Police in Salisbury are investigating after pregnant woman was involved in a head-on crash that killed her unborn child.
Date: 
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Roadway: 
South Main Street
City: 
Salisbury, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Seat Belt Usage

Jenny Williams, 31, Keith Tillman, 34, killed, after a car crosses the center line on South Main Street causing a two-car head-on collision in Salisbury, North Carolina

A head-on crash took the lives of a man and woman early Friday morning just south of Salisbury. Keith Tillman, 34, and Jenny Williams, 31, both of Rowan County, died in the crash, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Date: 
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Roadway: 
South Main Street near Grace Church Road
City: 
Salisbury, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on

Debra Sue Oehmke, 56, killed in head-on accident with sleeping driver on Steele Creek Road in Charlotte, North Carolina

Police have arrested a man who they say fell asleep behind the wheel and hit another car head-on, killing the driver. Trungquan Le Tran, 23, is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Steele Creek Road
City: 
Charlotte, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Asleep at Wheel/Driver Fatigue

Jake Robertson, 17, killed and driver David Engelmann, 17 injured and charged with DWI in rollover crash in Hickory, NC

Neither Robertson or Engelmann were wearing a seat belt, and Robertson was ejected from the vehicle and died later at a local hospital. Engelmann was treated for injuries and then faces various charges including DWI.
Date: 
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Roadway: 
6th Street NW
City: 
Hickory, NC
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Rollover, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt Usage

George Kittle and Carol Kittle, both 66, struck and killed by truck while changing a tire on I-40 in Hickory, North Carolina

The N.C. Highway Patrol says an Alabama couple was killed as they changed a tire on Interstate 40. The patrol identified the victims as George and Carol Kittle, of Hollytree, Ala. Both were 66.
Date: 
Monday, December 23, 2013
Roadway: 
I-40
City: 
Hickory, NC
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Disabled Vehicles, Tire Issue

Crystal McDaniel killed in pedestrian accident on South Myrtle School Road in Gastonia, NC

Crystal McDaniel, a mother of 5, died after being hit by car in Gastonia Sunday afternoon. There are no sidewalks along the street where she was struck. The vehicle also collided with a residence. A man in the car was treated for injuries.
Date: 
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Roadway: 
South Myrtle School Road
City: 
Gastonia, NC
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Two-year-old boy injured in lawn mower accident in Hildebran, North Carolina

According to fire officials, a 2-year-old boy was riding on a riding lawn mower with a relative on a Sunday afternoon. The boy was let off of the motor when he got his foot caught by the blade of the mower.
Date: 
Sunday, April 12, 2015
City: 
Hildebran, NC
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Unusual Circumstances

Amtrak train collides with car trying to cross tracks between lowered warning arms in Charlotte, North Carolina

For the second Sunday night in a row, an Amtrak train on the way to Charlotte was delayed because of an accident. On Sunday night a train collided with a car outside Greensboro.
Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2014
City: 
Charlotte, NC
Type: Train Accident
Topics: 
Railroad Crossings

John Wayne King, 53, dies of his injuries after being struck by two hit-and-run drivers at the intersection of East Long Avenue and Broad Street in Gastonia, North Carolina

A Gastonia man has died nearly a week after investigators say he was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street. Investigators say both drivers left the scene.
Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Roadway: 
East Long Avenue and Broad Street
City: 
Gastonia, NC
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run