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Buncombe County, home to major cities like Ashville, continues to report high crash numbers, ranking among the top counties in North Carolina for motor vehicle accidents in 2023 . In 2023 Buncombe County reported almost 8,000 crashes, with over 2,400 resulting in injuries and over 40 fatalities . Buncombe County remains a hotspot for serious and fatal crashes due to heavy commuter traffic, mountain road conditions, and high-speed corridors throughout the Asheville area.
Several roads and intersections in Buncombe county have become hotspots for motor vehicle accidents over the years. In Ashville, the intersections along Patton Road and Tunnel Road consistently report high rates of motor vehicle accidents and injuries. Specifically, the intersection of Patton Road and New Leicester Highway has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous intersections in the county .
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
Motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina are governed by Chapter 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes . The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Buncombe County, contact the Michael Brady Lynch Law Firm at 888-585-5970 to get the support and help you need.
Date: July 28, 2025
Attorney and Editor-in-Chief: Brandon Salter
Editor: Madison Hurley
Citations:
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/07/23/most-dangerous-roads-for-drivers-nc-in-top-10-buncombe-no-exception/74495916007/
https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/DMV/CrashFactsDocuments/2023%20Crash%20Facts.pdf
https://wlos.com/news/local/intersections-on-patton-avenue-tunnel-road-called-the-most-dangerous-in-asheville
https://www.citizen-times.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2020/03/16/photos-ashevilles-most-dangerous-intersections/4973797002/
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