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One Person Hospitalized After Crash on Santa Susana Pass Road in Simi Valley
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 3:29 p.m. on eastbound Santa Susana Pass Road near Box Canyon Road. Simi Valley, CA. – One person was hurt in a traffic collision that happened Monday afternoon in Simi Valley. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 3:29 p.m. on eastbound Santa Susana Pass Road near Box Canyon Road. A black Tesla collided with another vehicle under unclear circumstances. Airbags were deployed in both vehicles. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and transported one person to the hospital with minor injuries. The eastbound lanes of ...
1 Killed in Accident on Gas Point Road and Park Drive in Cottonwood
According to CHP, a 34-year-old man was riding an electric scooter southbound on Park Drive when he collided with a Ford pickup truck that was traveling west on Gas Point Road Cottonwood, CA.- One person was killed in an auto-pedestrian collision in Cottonwood on Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol The crash happened on Gas Point Road and Park Drive on May 31. According to CHP, a 34-year-old man was riding an electric scooter southbound on Park Drive when he collided with a Ford pickup truck that was traveling west on Gas Point Road. The scooter rider was located ...
2 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 10 in Tucson
Shortly after, a commercial vehicle traveling through the area slammed into the stopped vehicles Tucson, AZ.- Two people were killed in an accident involving multiple vehicles in Tucson on Sunday morning, according to the Arizona State Department of Public Safety. The incident took place on Interstate 10, near the Speedway exit at about 8:30 p.m. June 1. According to the report, a minor collision left a vehicle partially parked in a westbound lane of I-10. Another driver pulled over into the median and stepped out to assist the occupant of the stalled vehicle. Shortly after, a commercial vehicle traveling through ...
1 Killed in Car Accident on 43rd and Sweetwater Avenues in Phoenix
According to the report, a woman was driving a four-door vehicle southbound on 43rd Avenue when she collided head-on with a northbound two-door vehicle that drifted into her path Phoenix, AZ.- One person was killed in a crash between two vehicles in Phoenix on Sunday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department. The collision took place on 43rd and Sweetwater avenues at about 8 p.m. June 1. According to the report, a woman was driving a four-door vehicle southbound on 43rd Avenue when she collided head-on with a northbound two-door vehicle that drifted into her path. The woman was rushed ...
Braiden Flynn Killed in Folsom Crash at Golf Links Drive and Natomas Street
Braiden Flynn was found unconscious and was pronounced dead at the accident scene Folsom, CA. – 20-year-old Braiden David Flynn has been identified as the man who died in a car accident early Wednesday morning in Folsom. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 12:45 a.m. at Golf Links Drive and East Natoma Street. The man was driving a car when he collided with another car in unclear circumstances. Flynn was found unconscious and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Injured in Granite Bay Crash at Douglas Boulevard and Granite Estates Drive
One person was seriously injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Granite Bay, CA. – At least one person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon in Granite Bay. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 1:19 p.m. at Douglas Boulevard and Granite Estates Drive. A white BMW and a motorcycle were involved in the collision. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. One person was seriously injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident ...
1 Seriously Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on Tejon Highway in Bakersfield
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck was reported around 8:19 a.m. on Tejon Highway, just north of Mountain View Road. Bakersfield, CA. – One person was severely injured in a semi-truck collision that happened Monday morning in Bakersfield. According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck was reported around 8:19 a.m. on Tejon Highway, just north of Mountain View Road. A semi-truck with a yellow cab pulling double trailers collided with a gray Honda Accord under unclear circumstances. A male occupant in the Honda was reportedly pinned inside after the car after the crash. Debris from the collision ...
1 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 101 in Encino
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:56 a.m. on Highway 101, just north of Balboa Boulevard. Encino, CA. – One person was hurt in a car collision that happened Monday morning on a highway in Encino. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:56 a.m. on Highway 101, just north of Balboa Boulevard. Four vehicles, including a silver Hyundai Accent and a black Toyota, were involved in the crash. One person sustained minor injuries in the accident. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and provided medical aid to the party. The No ...
Minor Injuries Reported in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 101 in Calabasas
The incident occurred around 7:57 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 near Las Virgenes Road. Calabasas, CA. – Minor injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision that transpired Monday morning in Calabasas, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred around 7:57 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 near Las Virgenes Road. Six vehicles, including a white Tesla, a blue Honda SUV, and a pickup truck, were involved in the collision. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and evaluated the motorists involved in the crash. An unknown number of parties sustained minor injuries. Several traffic lanes were closed following the crash ...
1 Hospitalized, Another Arrested After DUI Collision on Bundy Drive in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles police and firefighters responded to the scene and found two cars involved in the crash. The impact sent one of the cars sliding onto its roof before hitting a pole or a tree. West Los Angeles, CA. – One person was hospitalized, and a driver was arrested after a traffic collision that happened Sunday night in West Los Angeles. According to authorities, the wreck occurred around 11:30 p.m. near Bundy Drive. Los Angeles police and firefighters responded to the scene and found two cars involved in the crash. The impact sent one of the cars sliding onto its ...
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 | |||
| 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
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