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Teen Killed, 4 Injured in North Eugene Collision at River Road and Beacon Drive

The collision happpened at about 3:57 p.m. on December 7 at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive Eugene, Oregon - A teen was killed and four others were injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision in the North Eugene community Saturday afternoon. The collision happpened at about 3:57 p.m. on December 7 at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive. Eugene Police Department said a Toyota Corolla carrying five teenagers and a Chevy Suburban with a single occupant were involved in the collision. The police said one teen was pronounced dead at the scene while four other teens ...

2 Injured in Santa Barbara Crash at Carrillo Street and Santa Barbara Street

Two people were trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated before being transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by AMR ambulance Santa Barbara, CA. – Two people had to be extricated after a car crash that happened on Friday night in Santa Barbara. According to the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets. A gray Toyota Camry collided with a black Chevy Suburban in unclear circumstances. Two people were trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated before being transported to Santa Barbara Cottage ...

1 Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Bicycle Accident at Myrtle Avenue and Shrode Avenue

The bicyclist suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Los Angeles, CA. – At least one person was seriously injured in a bicycle accident that occurred near Monrovia in the San Gabriel Valley on Sunday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 2:37 p.m. in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Shrode Avenue. A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a car in unclear circumstances. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An ...

1 Killed in Yucca Valley Motorcycle Accident at Pioneertown Road and Crestview Drive

The rider was ejected from the bike and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. San Diego, CA. – One person was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Yucca Valley According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened in the area of Pioneertown Road and Crestview Drive at around 12:35 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcyclist attempted to pass a camper when it collided head-on with another vehicle, possibly a Jeep Wrangler. The rider was ejected from the bike and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. More details about the ...

2 Injured in Goleta 4-Car Collision on Highway 154 Sunday Afternoon

Santa Barbara County Fire Department said the collision occured just past 12:30 p.m. Santa Barbara County, CA – Two people were injured following a multi-car collision on Highway 154 near Goleta Sunday afternoon, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Santa Barbara County Fire Department said the collision occured just past 12:30 p.m. The fire officials said four vehicles involved in the collision. Both side of the highway were shut down for a while, but the east side was reopened within an hour, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. No addintional information was provide. The accident remains ...

2 CHP Officers Hurt in Car Accident on 71 Freeway near Rio Rancho Road in Pomona

According to the report, two CHP officers were in a patrol vehicle heading to the site of an earlier two-vehicle crash when the patrol vehicle was hit by another car Pomona, CA.- Two CHP officers were injured in a collision while responding to the scene of an earlier crash in Pomona early Sunday morning, according to the authorities. The wreck took place on the 71 Freeway near Rio Rancho Road at about 2:50 a.m. According to the report, two CHP officers were in a patrol vehicle heading to the site of an earlier two-vehicle crash when the patrol vehicle was ...

Hong Huynh Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Southeast 109th Avenue and Southeast Division Street in Portland

Huynh was reportedly struck by a vehicle near the intersection for unspecified reasons Portland, OR.- The pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle in southeast Portland on Wednesday morning has been identified as Hong Huynh, 75, of Portland, according to the Portland Police Department. The crash occurred on Southeast 109th Avenue and Southeast Division Street just before 6:45 a m. December 4. Huynh was reportedly struck by a vehicle near the intersection for unspecified reasons. According to police, Huynh was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, April M. Oneal, 38, of Scappoose, remained at the scene and ...

Woman Killed in Hanford Crash at Fargo Avenue and 13th Avenue

The man driving the Toyota was hospitalized with major injuries Kings County, CA. – A woman was killed in a car crash that left a man injured near Hanford in Kings County early Sunday. Just after midnight, the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a car accident in the area of Fargo and 13th Avenues. A woman driving a Chevy Traverse north on 13th had stopped at a 4-way stop and was proceeding through the intersection when she collided with a Toyota Four Runner that ran a stop sign on Fargo. The woman was killed in the accident. The ...

Eduard Morales, Samantha Bounds Injured in Accident on SR 240 in Richland 

Ricardo Arroyos, 24, of Pasco, was driving a Ford Explorer northbound on SR 240 when he collided with a southbound Nissan Versa Richland, WA.- Three people were injured in a collision involving a suspected DUI driver in Richland on Friday night, according to the Washington State Patrol. The incident happened on SR 240, just south of the I-182 interchange, at around 11 p.m. Friday, December 6. According to the report, Ricardo Arroyos, 24, of Pasco, was driving a Ford Explorer northbound on SR 240 when he collided with a southbound Nissan Versa driven by Eduard Ballesteros Morales, 35, of Kennewick ...

1 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Loop 202 Red Mountain near 32nd Street in Mesa

According to ADOT, multiple vehicles collided on the westbound lanes of Loop 202 Red Mountain, just north of Sky Harbor Airport Mesa, AZ.- One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Mesa early Sunday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The incident took place on Loop 202 Red Mountain near 32nd Street at about 2 a.m. According to ADOT, multiple vehicles collided on the westbound lanes of Loop 202 Red Mountain, just north of Sky Harbor Airport. One person was killed in the crash. It's unclear whether there were other injuries in the collision. The crash ...

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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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