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North Carolina 511: Road Conditions & Traffic

Q: What is the 511 number for North Carolina?

Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in North Carolina for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by NCDOT. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on DriveNC (https://drivenc.gov).

Q: Are there any road closures in North Carolina today?

Trucker Route is showing 324 active road incidents in North Carolina, including 262 closures, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and DriveNC (https://drivenc.gov) for the official NCDOT picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.

Q: What weather alerts are active in North Carolina?

There are currently 10 active NWS weather alerts affecting North Carolina, including High Wind Warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service, are read every 15 minutes and reach this page when it is rebuilt, every 30 minutes.

North Carolina has 324 active road incidents (269 critical) and 10 weather alerts. Including 262 closures, 58 incidents, 4 accidents. Feeds read every 15 minutes, page rebuilt every 30 minutes.

324 Active Incidents

269 Critical

10 Weather Alerts

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Official source: DriveNC, run by NCDOT. Dialing 5-1-1 inside North Carolina reaches the same reports by phone.

Trucking Industry: North Carolina

54,386Active Carriers

245,679Registered Drivers

237,733Power Units

4,182HazMat Carriers

Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →

Fatal Crash Statistics: North Carolina (2024)

1,509Fatal Crashes

1,619Total Fatalities

184Truck-Involved Fatal

205Truck Crash Fatalities

184Alcohol-Involved Fatal

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024. View national statistics →

Highway Infrastructure: North Carolina (2024)

131,008Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)

108,827Highway Miles

1,433Interstate Miles

Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →

Frequently Asked Questions: North Carolina Road Conditions

How do I check North Carolina road conditions?

You can check North Carolina road conditions on Trucker Route's live map, which shows the incidents, closures and construction we receive. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes. Dialing 5-1-1 from a phone in North Carolina reaches the NCDOT road condition line, and the same reports are on DriveNC.

What is the 511 number for North Carolina?

Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in North Carolina for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by NCDOT. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on DriveNC.

Are there any road closures in North Carolina today?

Trucker Route is showing 324 active road incidents in North Carolina, including 262 closures, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and DriveNC for the official NCDOT picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.

What weather alerts are active in North Carolina?

There are currently 10 active NWS weather alerts affecting North Carolina, including High Wind Warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service, are read every 15 minutes and reach this page when it is rebuilt, every 30 minutes.

Weather Alerts (10)

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 5:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 4:48PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Cherokee; Clay

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:28PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde; Jones; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:00PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood; Buncombe; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:43PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:23PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Hor

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 5:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Avery; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains; Anderson; Abbeville; Greenwood; Oco

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 5:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:02PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Cherokee; Clay; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:20AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Ashe; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Grayson; Mercer; Summers; Western Greenbrier

Active Incidents (324)

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US-158

09:48 PM

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US-158

09:48 PM

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Nightly closure on Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th for bridge work. Detour will be Exit 261 I-40E Off Ramp through Exit 261 I-40E On Ramp

I-40

02:00 AM

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Nightly closure on Monday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 14th for bridge work. Detour will be Exit 261 I-40W Off Ramp through Exit 261 I-40W On Ramp.

I-40

02:00 AM

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US-441 CLOSED in both directions near US-441 S in Swain County due to high wind. This portion of US 441 is owned and maintained by National Park Services and does not belong to the NCDOT.

US 441

07:00 PM

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Ramp for Exit 18 from I-785 N / 840 W to US 70, will be closed in order to replace pavement markings. Detour: 1) Use Exit 17 (Huffine Mill Rd). 2) Left at the signal. 3) Left onto I-840 E / I-785 S 4) Take Exit 18 for US 70

I-785 Northbound

02:00 AM

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US 76

11:00 AM

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Commonwealth Dr

11:00 AM

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Airlie Pl Rd

11:00 AM

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Military Cutoff Rd

11:00 AM

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King Arthur Dr

11:00 AM

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Commonwealth Dr

11:00 AM

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Charter Dr

11:00 AM

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Rogersville Rd

11:00 AM

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Cavalier Dr

11:00 AM

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Pointe Summerset Dr

11:00 AM

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Hillsdale Rd

11:00 AM

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Carolina Bay Dr

11:00 AM

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S Cardinal Dr

11:00 AM

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Dungannon Blvd

11:00 AM

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NC 132

11:00 AM

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Garris Rd

11:00 AM

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Ringo Dr

11:00 AM

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US 17

11:00 AM

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NC 132

11:00 AM

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Racine Dr

11:00 AM

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Old Eastwood Rd

11:00 AM

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N Kerr Ave

11:00 AM

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N Kerr Ave

11:00 AM

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N 23rd St

11:00 AM

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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026, 6:30 PM ET

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