Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the state’s sixth-most populous city with nearly 210,000 residents. However, North Carolina’s Crash Facts document ranks the city as the 15th-most dangerous based on traffic crash rates, injuries, and deaths. Thus, the city is much safer than expected for its population.
However, good Fayetteville car accident statistics do not mean the city is perfectly safe. Crashes still happen. When they do, a Fayetteville car accident lawyer from Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers helps crash victims pursue injury claims. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Car Accident in Fayetteville, NC
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers is a family-run law firm that has served car accident victims in Fayetteville, North Carolina, for over 40 years. Our attorneys have over 190 years of combined legal experience protecting the rights of clients to seek financial compensation from those responsible for their injuries.
We provide the following legal services when you are injured in a car crash involving careless, impaired, or aggressive driving:
- Talking to you about your accident and analyzing your legal claims
- Assembling evidence to file with the other driver’s insurance company
- Working with the claims adjuster to address claim denials and negotiating for a fair resolution
- Filing a lawsuit if we cannot settle your case
Car accidents can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Contact Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a Fayetteville car accident attorney to discuss your injuries and the compensation we can pursue under North Carolina law.
Traffic Crashes in Fayetteville
According to the Crash Facts booklet, Fayetteville had 4,539 traffic crashes in 2023. These crashes included single-vehicle accidents and multi-vehicle collisions. They also included collisions with non-motorized road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders.
Although the Crash Facts report does not detail when these car accidents happened in Fayetteville, it does tabulate the time and date of crashes across the state. Friday had more crashes than other days, while Sunday had fewer. Weekdays had higher crash volumes than weekend days.
The most dangerous time to drive in North Carolina is during the afternoon rush hour. Specifically, crash numbers peak between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.. Fatalities also peak at 5 p.m., although a second peak nearly as high occurs at 9 p.m. This later peak likely represents the effects of fatigue and intoxication on drivers.
Fayetteville Car Accident Fatalities and Injuries
Fayetteville’s 4,539 traffic accidents caused 29 fatal injuries and 1,908 non-fatal injuries. The Crash Facts report does not identify the severity of these injuries. A serious injury disables the victim, at least temporarily. North Carolina includes the following injuries in its definition of serious injury:
- Severe laceration
- Broken or deformed arm or leg
- Crush injury
- Skull, chest, or abdominal injury more severe than a bruise or a minor laceration
- Second or third-degree burn over 10% or more of the body
- Unconsciousness
- Paralysis
By contrast, minor injuries produce visible but non-disabling wounds, while possible injuries produce symptoms without any visible injury. For example, a torn ligament or herniated disc would be a “possible” injury even though it causes real symptoms that require expensive treatment.
Collisions With Non-Motorized Road Users in Fayetteville
Fayetteville had 38 pedestrian accidents and four bicycle accidents.
These accidents caused the following:
- Five pedestrian fatalities
- 37 pedestrian injuries
- Three cyclist injuries
In short, an average of 1.1 pedestrians were injured or killed in each collision. Thus, several crashes injured multiple pedestrians.
Collisions involving these victims were particularly harmful because vulnerable road users have no protection in a collision. Thus, the entire force of the crash goes into breaking bones and tearing soft tissues.
Common Causes Of Crashes In North Carolina
According to the Crash Facts book, many crashes in North Carolina arise from certain risky driving behaviors.
Impaired Driving
Fayetteville had 143 crashes attributed to drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These collisions caused seven deaths and 96 non-fatal injuries. Since the city only had 29 fatalities, over 24% of the city’s traffic deaths involved an intoxicated driver.
Inattentive and Distracted Driving
The Crash Facts report did not identify the number of crashes caused by distractions or inattention. However, statewide, crash reports attributed a large percentage of traffic accidents to distracted or inattentive drivers.
Failing to Yield
Intersection crashes often arise from a failure by at least one driver to yield the right of way. These failures can occur in many ways, including turning into or across active traffic lanes without waiting for a gap.
Contact Our Fayetteville Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Motor vehicle accidents can trigger a complicated and frustrating claim process. Contact Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with a Fayetteville car accident lawyer to learn how we can help you navigate the legal system.