I-85 Accident Today in North Carolina

Accident News Reports

• Two cited in I-85 Charlotte crash that left teen dead

  • North Carolina
  • I85

  • source: Bing
  • 8 views
  • Aug 16, 2026 09:07am
  Court records say Julia Henderson, 22, was driving 132 mph in a 60 mph zone at the time of the crash. Read More

• I-85 tops list of the Upstate's most dangerous roads

  • North Carolina
  • I85

  • source: Bing
  • 34 views
  • Aug 06, 2026 05:15am
  New data reveals the most dangerous roads in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg counties based on crash stats. Read More

• Thomasville man charged in deadly hit-and-run on Interstate 85 in Guilford County

  • North Carolina
  • Greensboro
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 44 views
  • Aug 05, 2026 03:33am
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  GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - A Thomasville man is facing a felony charge following a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 85 in Guilford County, according to the North Carolina State Highway ... Read More

• Crash shuts down all southbound lanes of I-85 in Cleveland County

  • North Carolina
  • I85

  • source: Bing
  • 37 views
  • Aug 04, 2026 12:32pm
  The wreck happened around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, along I-85 near Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain. Read More

• Two cited in I-85 Charlotte crash that left teen dead

  • North Carolina
  • I85

  • source: Bing
  • 38 views
  • Jul 29, 2026 10:15am
  Court records say Julia Henderson, 22, and Estrella Gutierrez Perez, 21, were driving 100 mph in a 60 mph speed limit zone at the time of the crash. Read More

• Tire blowout caused I-85 truck crash that shut down highway, Gastonia Police say

  • North Carolina
  • Charlotte
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 33 views
  • Jul 29, 2026 08:55am
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  A day after multiple crashes shut down part of Interstate 85, Gastonia Police have released new details about what caused one accident. Police said the crash happened when a tractor-trailer's tire ... Read More

• I-85 reopens in Gaston County after crashes, overturned truck spill

  • North Carolina
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 33 views
  • Jul 28, 2026 5:13pm
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  The southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Gaston County have reopened after multiple crashes caused major delays and closures Tuesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Department of ... Read More

• I-85 closures in Gaston County after crashes, overturned truck spill

  • North Carolina
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 43 views
  • Jul 28, 2026 09:51am
  85

  Drivers are being urged to avoid part of Interstate 85 in Gaston County after multiple crashes caused major delays and lane closures Tuesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Department of ... Read More

• Teen motorcyclist killed in weekend crash on I-85 in Charlotte

  • North Carolina
  • I-85 Near Charlotte

  • source: Bing
  • 51 views
  • Jul 27, 2026 3:28pm
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  Alex Rodriguez, a 17-year-old Charlotte resident, died Saturday following a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 South near Sugar Creek Road, troopers said. Read More

• Teen motorcycle rider hit at high speed dies in four-vehicle crash on I-85: Troopers

  • North Carolina
  • High Point
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 39 views
  • Jul 27, 2026 10:07am
  85

  One person is dead after a high-speed crash on Interstate 85 Saturday evening, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). Read More

• Troopers identify motorcyclist killed in weekend crash on I-85 in Charlotte

  • North Carolina
  • I-85 South

  • source: Bing
  • 43 views
  • Jul 27, 2026 09:39am
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  Alex Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Charlotte resident, died Saturday following a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 South near Sugar Creek Road, troopers said. Read More

• I-85 reopens after crash injures one, blocks interstate

  • North Carolina
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Jul 21, 2026 02:43am
  85

  A crash is blocking all lanes of Interstate 85 northbound, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Read More

• Crash closes Interstate 85 lanes in Charlotte on Saturday. Traffic at standstill

  • North Carolina
  • I-85

  • source: Bing
  • 64 views
  • Jul 18, 2026 08:17am
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  Headed to Concord Mills mall in Concord? Good luck. Backups extend that far north, the state real-time traffic map shows. Read More

• I-85 crash in NE Charlotte causing heavy backups heading towards Concord

  • North Carolina
  • I-85 Near Concord

  • source: Bing
  • 44 views
  • Jul 18, 2026 03:35am
  85

  Traffic is snarled through the University area Saturday afternoon after a crash on Interstate 85 North.  The lanes were reopened by 3:35 p.m.; the crash was reported around 2:20 p.m.  Backups reached ... Read More

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 2 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: I-85 Southbound CLOSED past Cole Mill Rd in Orange County due to crash. Updated 1:39 pm. ID 26081400093. https://t.co/MJPlsScRez

• 2 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: All lanes are closed on I-85 Northbound from Exit 81 to Exit 84 in Rowan County due to crash. Updated 11:06 pm. ID 26081300304. https://t.co/bX6PWBat4f

• 2 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: All lanes are closed on I-85 Northbound past Exit 81 in Davidson County due to crash. Updated 11:05 pm. ID 26081300304. https://t.co/bX6PWBat4f

• 3 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  All lanes are closed on I-85 Northbound past Exit 81 in Davidson County due to crash. Updated 9:34 pm. ID 26081300304. https://t.co/bX6PWBat4f

• 5 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  All lanes are closed on I-85 Northbound past Exit 164 in Orange County due to crash. Updated 7:54 am. ID 26081100022. https://t.co/9JpSfoIgoI

• 5 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Cleared: All lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound at Exit 164 in Orange County due to crash. Updated 7:52 am. ID 26081100020.

• 5 days ago

  NCDOT_I85

  All lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound at Exit 164 in Orange County due to crash. Updated 7:52 am. ID 26081100020. https://t.co/BKfw3tC8Ar

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: All lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Exit 170 in Orange County due to crash. Updated 3:17 pm. ID 26080900050. https://t.co/KqnkV01wgA

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  I-85 Southbound CLOSED past Exit 118 in Guilford County due to crash. Updated 1:23 pm. ID 26080900024. https://t.co/Xf3v2zG8ox

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Cleared: I-85 Northbound CLOSED from Exit 41 to past Exit 41 in Mecklenburg County due to crash. Updated 3:02 am. ID 26080800004.

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: I-85 Northbound CLOSED from Exit 41 to past Exit 41 in Mecklenburg County due to crash. Updated 3:02 am. ID 26080800004. https://t.co/AyYFvNB4ws

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  Updated: All lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Cole Mill Rd in Orange County due to crash. Updated 6:15 pm. ID 26080700254. https://t.co/1sSr6UzhE7

• 1 week ago

  NCDOT_I85

  I-85 Southbound CLOSED past Exit 186 in Durham County due to crash. Updated 8:16 am. ID 26080700047. https://t.co/L3sGDQcrcV

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• Beginning Monday April 22 the Northbound and Southbound directions of US 29/70 will be red

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Beginning Monday April 22, the Northbound and Southbound directions of US 29/70 will be re

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Widening of Gallimore Dairy Rd will begin in March 2025. Expect lane closures on Gallimore

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• NCDOT contract forces will close SR 1003 (High Point Road) between SR 2643 (Union Cross Ro

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• NCDOT contract forces will close SR 1003 (High Point Road) between SR 2643 (Union Cross Ro

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• As part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway construction, a portion of Oakridge Place Dr

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• As part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway construction, the intersection of Garden Vie

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• As part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway construction, a portion of Orvil Lane will b

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• As part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway construction, a portion of Old Winston Road

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• As part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway construction, a portion of Oak Grove Church

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• NCDOT Contractor forces are widening US158 from Old Greensboro Road to just east of Vance

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• NCDOT Contractor forces are widening NC-66 (Old Hollow Road) from just west of Harley Driv

  TYPE: Construction Serious

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