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1 Injured in Morgan Hill Crash on Highway 101 near Tennant Avenue

One person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Morgan Hill, CA. – One person was hospitalized after being injured in a car accident in Morgan Hill on Tuesday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on northbound Highway 101 near Tennant Avenue at around 9:57 a.m. Two vehicles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. One person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not provided. An ...

Woman Killed, 3 Hurt after Police Chase Ends in Crash near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley

Female Passenger Dies in Fountain Valley Accident near Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA - A 25-year-old female passenger was killled in a traffic collision that injured four other people Monday night near Ellis Avenue in Fountain Valley. The collision occurred at around 10 p.m. near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. Reportedly, the police initiated a pursuit to 43-year-old Timothy Bradford Cole, of Huntington Beach, when he drove at a high rate of speed against a red traffic light westbound Ellis Avenue through Magnolia Street and collided with the BMW traveling northbound on Magnolia ...

Francisco Nava Killed, Female Juvenile Passenger Injured in Rear-End Accident on Highway 18 near State Route 99 in Yamhill County

According to the Oregon State Police, the wreck happened at around 9:41 a.m. on December 1 on State Route 18, near the intersection with Highway 99 at McDougall Road. Yamhill County, OR - Francisco Nava ,45, of Newberg, was identified as a victim killed in a Sunday morning rear-end collision on Highway 18 in Yamhill County. According to the Oregon State Police, the wreck happened at around 9:41 a.m. on December 1 on Salmon River Highway (OR-18), near the intersection with Highway 99 at McDougall Road. The preliminary investigation indicated a Mercury Grand Marquis, operated by Francisco Nava, 45, of ...

Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in Accident on State Route 1 in Ventura County

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened at around 12:29 p.m.in the 9300 block of State Route 1 at Point Mugu Rock. Ventura County, CA - A bicyclist was seriously injured in a Monday afternoon accident in Ventura County. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened at around 12:29 p.m.in the 9300 block of State Route 1 at Point Mugu Rock. For unknown reasons, a bicycle and a vehicle collided in the area. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe injuries. The name of the victim was not immediately disclosed. No additional ...

 1 Injured in Napa Bicycle Accident at Deer Park Road near White Cottage Road

The cyclist was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital in unknown condition Napa, CA. – A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a car on Monday evening in Napa. At around 4:21 p.m. on December 2, the California Highway Patrol received reports of a collision on Deer Park Road near White Cottage Road. A bicyclist was reportedly hit by a car on the roadway in unclear circumstances. The cyclist was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident ...

1 Killed in Gardena Pedestrian Accident at Compton Boulevard and San Pedro Street

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car at Compton Boulevard and San Pedro Street in Gardena Los Angeles, CA. - A pedestrian dies after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning in Gardena. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 4:50 a.m. in the area of Compton Boulevard and San Pedro Street. The circumstances surrounding the pedestrian accident were not immediately determined. The unidentified pedestrian was killed in the accident. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...

Angelica Vazquez Reyes Killed in Accident on Highway 126 near Peck Road in Santa Paula

The California Highway Patrol said Reyes was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup west on Highway 126 when her vehicle drifted into the path of a 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV and the two vehicles crashed Santa Paula, CA.- The woman who was killed in a crash that happened in Santa Paula on November 26 has been identified as Angelica Vazquez Reyes, 59, of Fillmore, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. The wreck happened on Highway 126 near Peck Road at about 11:15 a.m. The California Highway Patrol said Reyes was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup west ...

Victor Gonzalez Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Interstates 5 at State Route 33 in Merced

According to California Highway Patrol, the mishap was reported before 5 p.m. November 10 on 5 Freeway south of State Route 33. Merced, CA - Victor Hernandez Gonzalez, 40, of Santa Nella, was identified as a pedestrian killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in Merced early November. According to California Highway Patrol, the mishap was reported before 5 p.m. November 10 on 5 Freeway south of State Route 33. Gonzalez was walking east within the southbound lanes of the freeway when he was struck by a 2014 Audi driven by a 24-year-old Norwalk man. Gonzalez was declared deceased at ...

Julian O’Donoghue ID’d as Man Killed in Head-On Accident on Grant Line Road at Chrysanthy Boulevard in Rancho Cordova

Julian O'Donoghue Killed in Rancho Cordova Car Accident on Grant Line Road Rancho Cordova, CA - Julian Shaun O’Donoghue, 20, of El Dorado, was identified by Sacramento County Coroner's Office as a man killed in a head-on collision on Grant Line Road in Rancho Cordova. The Rancho Cordova Police Department's traffic unit said the wreck happened at about 4:22 a.m November 28 on Grant Line Road between Chrysanthy and Kiefer Boulevards. A van collided head on with a sedan for reasons not yet established. O’Donoghue was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were hospitalized. The Rancho Cordova Police ...

1 Person Injured in Traffic Accident on Highway 101 in San Carlos

The accident was reported around 1:36 p.m. in the northbound lanes Highway 101 near the Holly Street off-ramp. San Carlos, CA. – One person was hurt in a traffic collision that happened Monday afternoon on Highway 101 in San Carlos, the California Highway Patrol said. The accident was reported around 1:36 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway near the Holly Street off-ramp. A red Honda sedan and a Volkswagen sedan were involved in the crash. One person complained of pain to the head. Paramedics responded to the scene and offered medical aid to the victim. The Volkswagen sedan ...

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If you are reading this, it’s likely you are looking for the information regarding traffic collisions that happen in the state of California.  You have come to the right place. Get up-to-date reports on car accidents that occur daily across the state of California. Several traffic collisions occur daily in California. Some of these mishaps include semi- truck collisions, car accidents, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.

Summary of crash fatalities in California

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 38824 lives were lost in traffic crashes across the US in 2020. This was the highest number recorded number since 2007. The number of police-reported crashes in 2020 decreased by 22% compared to 2019, and the estimated number of people injured declined by 17%. In 2020, at least 3847 people were killed in traffic collisions in California, which was higher than the 3719 traffic fatalities that occurred in 2019. A study by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSTA) revealed that three of the ten most deadly highways in America run through California, which has nearly 396,540 miles of roadway. The study analyzed data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and identified the dangerous highways based on the number of fatal crashes per 100 miles traveled. The three highways are Interstate 5, the 15 Freeway and the 80 Freeway.

Below is a summary of traffic fatalities that occurred in California.

  •  California had the 2nd highest number of traffic fatalities after 3847 people were killed in collisions across the state. Texas ranked the highest with 3874 fatalities, while Florida had the 3rd highest number of fatalities with 3331.
  • California recorded 1159 alcohol-impaired fatalities, a 4.4% increase from 2019. The DUI-related fatalities were 30% of the total fatalities. California had the largest increase in DUI-related fatalities, with 193 more lives lost.
  • NHTSA found that 1368 people killed in collisions in 2020 were occupants of passenger cars, while 693 were occupants of light trucks.
  • It was further determined that 2260 fatalities resulted from single-vehicle crashes, while multi-vehicle collisions resulted in 1587 deaths.
  • 1111 people were killed in the collisions were properly restrained, while 761 of those who died were unrestrained.
  • 2666 fatalities happened in urban areas while 1775 deaths happened in rural California.
  •  As per the report, 539 motorcyclists, 986 pedestrians, and 129 bicyclists died in the accidents across the state.
  •  NHTSA determined that 1228 (32%) of the total fatalities reported in the state involved speeding motorists.
Year Alcohol-Related Fatalities Speed-Related fatalities
2019 966 1108
2020 1159 1228

Table 1. Alcohol-related and speed-related fatalities for the years 2019 and 2020

Year
Type of Collision 2019 2020 Percentage Change
Car Crashes 1227 1368 11.6%
Light-truck Crashes 717 693 -3.5%
Motorcycle Crashes 491 539 10%
Bicycle Crashes 143 129 -10%
Pedestrian Accidents 1011 986 -2.5%

Table 2. Fatalities resulting from different types of traffic collisions in California for years 2019 and 2020

Most Dangerous Freeways in California

Interstate 5 Freeway (I-5)

In 2020, at least 118 people died and 4459 others were injured in traffic collisions on the freeway, which runs up and down the pacific coast through Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego, before passing out of the state into Oregon and Washington. The highway is a popular route for 18-wheelers and passenger vehicles, making it dangerous for people using it. Rush hour traffic in these three cities raises the risk level for drivers. A combination of fatigue, poor visibility and high volume of traffic make rush hour driving more dangerous than usual.

Interstate 15 Freeway (I-15)

The I-15 Freeway stretches from LA to Las Vegas, Nevada. The highway was ranked the 6th deadliest freeway in the country, with a fatality rate of 11.02 per 100 miles. As per the report, 72 people died and 2627 others were injured in collisions on this freeway in 2020. The stretch between LA and Las Vegas is a long, straight road running through the desert. Although the visibility is good, many motorists were found to be speeding and engaging in distracted driving.

The I-80 Freeway (I-80)

The 80 Freeway, which was ranked 9th deadliest in America, is a transcontinental freeway that runs from San Francisco to Teaneck in New Jersey. The stretch of the highway in California is also among the most dangerous in the country. The study found that 56 people died and 2068 were injured on the highway in 2019. The highway had a fatality rate of 7.21 per 100 miles.

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