North Carolina Auto Accident Statistics

A total of 220,224 auto accidents were reported in North Carolina in 2006, according the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The North Carolina 2006 Traffic Crash Facts Book is the most recent report published on the NCDOT's website. Almost 120,000 people were injured and more than 1,500 were killed in these accidents. NCDOT lists speeding as the most common driving violation that led to fatal car accidents.

Deaths and Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

While the number of deaths caused by auto accidents has not seen any significant increases or decreases over a recent five-year period, the number of injuries caused by car accidents decreased steadily from 2003 to 2006.

Fatal and Injury Accidents - 2002 - 2006
Year	Fatal Accidents	Injury Accidents
2006	1,555	119,955
2005	1,550	123,924
2004	1,574	132,651
2003	1,552	134,472
2002	1,579	133,497

Auto Accidents and Gender

The NCDOT includes information about the gender of driver involved in the majority of fatal and injury crashes. According to NCDOT:

• Men were involved in a total of 203,356 crashes, 1,477 caused fatalities and 72,229 caused injuries
• Women were involved in a total of 159,752 crashes, 596 caused fatalities and 61,022 caused injuries

Types of Vehicles in Accidents

According to NCDOT, vehicles in the passenger car and sport utility categories were involved in the most auto accidents.

Vehicle Types and Crashes in 2006
Vehicle Type	Crashes
Passenger Cars	209,504
SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle)	56,961
Pick-up Trucks	55,541
Truck/Trailer	1,648
Motorcycles	3,765
School Buses	872

Contact an Auto Accident Attorney

If you have been involved in an auto accident and suffered serious injuries, or if your loved one was in accident and was killed, you should speak to a car accident attorney to learn more about your rights as a victim. You may be entitled to compensation for the medical bills, loss of income, property damage, and pain and suffering associated with the accident.