Charlotte, NC - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.
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:
- Charlotte car accidents;
- Charlotte motorcycle accidents;
- Charlotte bus accidents;
- Charlotte bicycle accidents;
- Charlotte pedestrian accidents;
- Charlotte train accidents;
- Charlotte boating accidents;
- Charlotte commercial truck accidents.
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:
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.
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Accident reports by county
Most recent accident reports
Margaret Lee Lumsden, 69, was driving at a high rate of speed on I-85 southbound through Belmont when she lost control of her car and crashed into a tree just after 9:30 a.m. near mile marker 25.
Seven people were transported to Novant Presbyterian hospital after a multiple-vehicle crash on Monroe Road and Ashmore Drive at 11:30 Friday morning in Charlotte. Their injuries were reportedly minor.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police charged a woman with misdemeanor death by vehicle in a multi-vehicle crash which left a motorcyclist dead and two major streets closed Saturday morning.