Fatal crashes in Wake County and Apex
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recorded 322 fatal crashes in Wake County from 2020 through 2023, broken down as 62 in 2020, 77 in 2021, 91 in 2022, and 92 in 2023. Within that same period, FARS recorded 3 fatal crashes inside Apex. These numbers come directly from federal crash data and cover the years 2020 through 2023 only.
Nearby hospitals with emergency care
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Wake County, and 3 of them have emergency services: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh; Rex Hospital in Raleigh; and Wakemed, Cary Hospital in Cary. The closest of these to Apex is Wakemed, Cary Hospital, about 6 miles away in a straight line, or about 7 miles by road, according to CMS hospital data and distance calculations from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Population growth in Apex and Wake County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates put Apex's population at 75,977 as of July 1, 2024, up from 64,324 at the April 2020 census base, an increase of 18.1%. Of those 75,977 residents, 75,946 live in Wake County. Wake County as a whole had an estimated population of 1,232,444 on July 1, 2024, up from 1,129,352 at the April 2020 census base, a 9.1% increase.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2023, CMS Hospital General Information and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Personal Injury Cases in Apex, NC
Apex, North Carolina residents deserve skilled legal advocacy when facing personal injury claims from car accidents, slip and falls, or workplace injuries. Located in Wake County, Apex's growing population of over 55,000 benefits from proximity to excellent medical facilities like WakeMed Apex and Duke Health. The town's rapid growth along major corridors like US-1 and NC-55 has unfortunately led to increased traffic accidents requiring legal intervention.
Common Personal Injury Matters Near Apex
Personal injury attorneys help victims of accidents, negligence, and wrongful acts recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. We match you with personal injury attorneys as they join our network.
Why Hire a Local Personal Injury Attorney in Apex?
Local attorneys understand the specific traffic patterns, road conditions, and accident hotspots throughout Apex, which can strengthen your case.
North Carolina Personal Injury Laws & Deadlines
North Carolina imposes a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims under N.C. See our North Carolina personal injury page for more.