Oakland, CA. – Injuries reported in a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday night in Oakland
The accident happened around 10:13 p.m. on Highway 13 near Park Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two vehicles were involved in the accident, but the report did not disclose the events leading up to the accident. One of the vehicles overturned after the collision.
One person was injured in the accident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.
Traffic collision trends in Oakland have shown variation rather than dramatic shifts in serious crash counts between 2021 and 2023. According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) data, total fatal and injury collision victims increased from 1,963 in 2021 to 2,153 in 2022, then declined to 2,013 in 2023. This reflects a peak in 2022 followed by a modest reduction the following year, although overall counts remained high relative to peer cities. Pedestrian victim counts rose from 217 in 2021 to 262 in 2022 before falling to 255 in 2023, while bicyclist victims increased from 91 to 132 between 2021 and 2022 then decreased to 100 in 2023. Alcohol-involved collisions fluctuated slightly, with 157 in 2021 rising to 174 in 2023. Hit-and-run collision victims also trended upward, with 479 in 2021, 451 in 2022, and 499 in 2023, underscoring persistent challenges in traffic safety outcomes.
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