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Greensboro has emerged as a hotspot for crashes in North Carolina, especially along dangerous corridors like US-29, Wendover Avenue, and I-40 . Guilford County consistently ranks among the top counties for motor vehicle fatalities, with Greensboro alone reporting over 8,000 crashes . Greensboro has consistently ranked number one on the N.C Department of Transportation’s crash list due to the high severity level of the crashes in the city .
Heavy freight traffic, speed limit violations, and distracted driving are common culprits. Despite local enforcement efforts, 2023 saw continued increases in crash-related injuries and fatalities .
What to Do if you are Involved in an Accident
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina :
- Ensure your safety and the safety of others
- Call 911 for medical or police assistance if needed
- Document the scene (photos, videos, and notes)
- Exchange contact and insurance information
- Get immediate treatment from your doctor or the ER
- Call us at 888-585-5970
Important Laws for North Carolina
- In North Carolina, motor vehicle accidents are primarily governed by statutes found in Chapter 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes
- Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Claims generally have a three-year statute of limitations .
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Guilford County, Contact the Michael Brady Lynch Firm at 888-585-5970 to speak with a personal injury attorney today.
Date: June 19, 2025
Attorney and Editor-In-Chief: Brandon Salter
Editors: Madison Hurley
Citations:
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/seven-deadliest-stretches-of-highway-in-north-carolina/
North Carolina 2023 Traffic Crash Facts (North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles).
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/greensboro-most-dangerous-drivers-nc-crashes-injuries/83-e79055a0-c35d-4574-8fde-c91b681c3ea6
North Carolina 2023 Traffic Crash Facts (North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles).
https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/auto-and-vehicle-insurance/after-accident
https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter20
https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/html/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html