North Carolina Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
North Carolina recorded an estimated 180 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #6 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-95 and I-40 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
North Carolina large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~180 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #6 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-95, I-40, I-85, I-77, I-26 |
Where crashes concentrate in North Carolina
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along North Carolina's major freight corridors, including I-95, I-40, I-85, I-77, I-26, and near its largest metro areas: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in North Carolina each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 180 large-truck crash fatalities annually in North Carolina, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in North Carolina have the most truck accidents?+
I-95, I-40, I-85, I-77, I-26 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.