Based on recent NCDOT crash data, the most dangerous intersection in Charlotte is Sugar Creek Road at North Tryon Street, which recorded 66 crashes in 2025. Other high-risk, dangerous locations include I-485 at Nations Ford Road, Albemarle Road at W.T. Harris Boulevard, and Josh Birmingham Parkway at Wilkinson Boulevard, often due to high traffic volume, poor visibility, and speeding.
Here are the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Charlotte, based on reported traffic data and accident frequency:
- Sugar Creek Rd. & N. Tryon St.: Recognized as the top collision spot (66+ crashes in 2024).
- I-485 Inner & Nations Ford Rd.: Known for high-speed, dense traffic incidents.
- Albemarle Rd. & E. W.T. Harris Blvd.: Frequent, severe, and high-speed crashes.
- Josh Birmingham Pkwy. & Wilkinson Blvd.: Recorded 51 crashes in 2024.
- Albemarle Rd. & Lawyers Rd.: Recorded 51 crashes in 2024.
- Brookshire Blvd. & N. Hoskins Rd.: High-volume traffic area with frequent, severe crashes.
- S. Church St. & W. Hill St.: High-risk area near I-277.
- Pineville-Matthews Rd. & Providence Rd.: Known for severe accidents.
- W. Sugar Creek Rd. & Reagan Dr.: Identified as a high-risk area, particularly for pedestrians.
- WT Harris Blvd. & Rose Heather Ct.: Frequently cited in accident reports
