Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the North Carolina State Highway Patrol general information line at 800-662-7956 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| NCSHP, general information line | 800-662-7956 | 2 |
What does the North Carolina State Highway Patrol say?
"800-662-7956" 2
City police in North Carolina
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NCSHP non-emergency number?
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol publishes its general information line: 800-662-7956 2.
Should I call 911 or the NCSHP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- State of North Carolina · State of North Carolina Directory | nc.gov checked 2026-11-09