Earlier this week, there were multiple crashes on I-40. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, Monday night was a difficult evening on the busy interstate roadway. Just before 7:00 p.m., there was a wreck in the eastbound lanes near exit 46A in Asheville. There were four vehicles involved, and at least two people were hospitalized. First responders and crews rushed to the scene where all but one lane had to be shut down for hours. Traffic was significantly backed up in the area. There has been no word on anybody’s current condition or on the extent of injuries involved. Additionally, no information has been released about the cause of the crash, which could still be under investigation with local law enforcement authorities.
Crash on I-40 in Swannanoa
WLOS ABC News Channel 13 also reported that a second crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-40 near mile maker 61 in Swannanoa. That incident involved two vehicles and a Swannanoa Fire and Rescue truck. First responders were reportedly working on another wreck when that collision happened. There was at least one person injured in that crash, and that person was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Thankfully, those injuries were not described as life threatening on the scene.
U.S. Car Crash Statistics
In 2016, there were 34,439 fatal car crashes in the U.S.
In those crashes, 37,461 people died.
There were 4,317 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks.
Approximately 116,000 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2015.
An estimated 70,000 pedestrians were injured in 2015.
In 2016, there were 3,450 people killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
There were 562 non-occupants (pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Car Accidents in Asheville
Car accidents leave people in the hospital and out of work. Even crashes at relatively lows speeds can result in serious injuries. If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a car accident in Asheville or in any of the surrounding Western North Carolina communities, contact the skilled and proven Personal Injury team at Davis Law Group, P.A. at 828-303-2842 for a free case consultation today.