Law enforcement pursuit fatalities in North Carolina, 2018 to 2024

Data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation show that 2024 had the most pursuit fatalities recorded of any recent year – seven more than the 35 deaths recorded for 2023 – and it had the most pursuits. While it's often eluding drivers that die during chases, vehicle passengers and others unrelated to incidents (like pedestrians or other drivers) also are killed.