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:

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.

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Most recent accident reports

Troopers in Gaston County have charged a man with drinking and driving after he sideswiped a train Wednesday morning.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Four people were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a school bus Tuesday, according to Medic. The wreck happened around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Summit Avenue and Mint Street in Uptown Charlotte.
Date: 
Monday, March 17, 2014
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus
Police in Charlotte say a school bus and a CATS bus were involved in a collision Friday morning. The incident was reported at 6:04 a.m. at 4th Street and Grandin Road, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Date: 
Thursday, March 13, 2014

Troopers with the NC Highway Patrol say one person was killed in a vehicle crash in Union County Wednesday afternoon.

The incident was reported at 5:27 p.m. on Rocky River Road South, according to the NC Highway Patrol.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
City: 
Monroe, NC
Type: Car Accident
An investigation is underway after a Charlotte police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle before crashing head-on into another vehicle.
Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Officials on scene confirm two people were taken to hospital after a small plane crash at the Rowan County Airport.

The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. at the far end of the runway, north of Red Acres Road.

Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2014
A Charlotte student was taken to the hospital after a wreck involving a school bus Friday afternoon. The accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shamrock Drive and Crestmont Drive in east Charlotte.
Date: 
Thursday, March 6, 2014
One person was struck by a vehicle and killed in northeast Charlotte Thursday evening in what police are saying appears to be a hit and run. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on the 5500 block of North Tryon Street.
Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
A school bus full of elementary school children was hit by a car in Rowan County Tuesday morning. The crash was reported around 9:45 a.m. on Woodleaf Road in Rowan County just outside of Salisbury near W. Ridge Road.
Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Woodleaf Road
Police in Hickory say a woman was killed when she wrecked her car after driving off from a traffic stop.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 321
A man died in an ATV accident overnight in Catawba County, according to officials. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service about 5:30 a.m. Monday at Slanting Bridge Road and Tradewinds Drive.
Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014
City: 
Denver, NC
A West Charlotte Man is dead after an ATV crash Saturday afternoon. Police tell us Marvin Andrew Davis died during a ride with family friends. It happened in a wooded area near Dillard Valley Road.
Date: 
Friday, February 21, 2014

One person was killed in a vehicle accident near North Gaston High School Thursday.

According to NC Highway Patrol, the wreck happened near the intersection of Ratchford Road and Philadelphia Church Road around 4 p.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Date: 
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Type: Car Accident