Where Do Most Crashes Occur in North Carolina?

According to the NCDOT 2021 Crash Facts (latest comprehensive data):

• Rural Interstates – 2,683 crashes (highest category), 1,169 injuries, 128 fatalities.
• Urban Interstates – High volume but lower crash rate per VMT.
• Rural Two-Lane Roads – Disproportionate fatalities (head-on, run-off-road, no lighting).
• Intersections (Urban) – Highest frequency of non-fatal crashes.

Key Factors

• Speed on rural interstates (70 mph limit).
• Long distances between trauma centers.
• Deer strikes (dawn/dusk).
• Distracted driving, impairment.

Note: "Most accidents" depends on metric (total count vs. rate vs. severity). Rural interstates lead in total crashes; rural two-lane roads lead in fatality rate.