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Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Charlotte and across Mecklenburg County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using North Carolina’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Charlotte region. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Charlotte
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Charlotte region. Go to the Transportation Choices Alliance site to learn more about biking in Charlotte.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Los Angeles region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers, drugged drivers, or distracted drivers accidents. The risk of these collisions are a major safety and economic issue for the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem communities.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem regions. And with this increase in popularity comes an increase in the number of bicycle accidents.
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.