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1 Injured in Garden Grove Crash on Highway 22 near Harbor Boulevard
One person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Garden Grove, CA. - Injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday morning in Garden Grove. The 7:25 a.m. accident happened on Highway 22 near Harbor Boulevard. According to the California Highway Patrol, two vehicles were recovered at the accident scene. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Injured in Bakersfield Crash on Highway 99 near Sandrini Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Bakersfield, CA. - At least one person was injured in a car accident on Thursday afternoon in Bakersfield. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 99 near Sandrini Road at around 2:50 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not released. An investigation ...
1 Injured in Sacramento Crash at Longview Drive and Watt Avenue
One person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Sacramento, CA. - At least one person was injured in a motorcycle accident on Thursday evening in Sacramento. At around 4:39 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a collision at Longview Drive and Watt Avenue. A motorcycle and another vehicle were involved in the collision. However, 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. More details about the accident were not released. An ...
1 Injured in Napa Crash on Highway 12 near Watmaugh Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Napa, CA. - Injuries were reported in a car accident that happened on Thursday evening in Napa. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:48 p.m. on Highway 12 near Watmaugh Road. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not released. An investigation into the ...
Minor Injuries Sustained in 2-Vehicle Collision on Contra Loma Blvd and SR-4 in Antioch
The incident occurred around 2:48 p.m. on the Contra Loma Boulevard on-ramp to the westbound State Route 4. Antioch, CA. – At least one person was hurt in a two-vehicle collision that happened Thursday afternoon in Antioch, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred around 2:48 p.m. on the Contra Loma Boulevard on-ramp to the westbound State Route 4. A black Nissan sedan and a gold Honda sedan were involved in the collision. Contra Costa County firefighters and Antioch police responded to the scene. At least one person was treated for minor injuries. Authorities are investigating to determine the ...
At Least One Person Hurt in Rollover Crash on Highway 91 in Riverside
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident took place around 10:25 p.m. on eastbound Highway 91 near Central Avenue. Riverside, CA. – Minor injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Thursday night in Riverside. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident took place around 10:25 p.m. on eastbound Highway 91 near Central Avenue. Three vehicles were involved in the collision. One of the cars overturned onto its roof, and another overturned and landed back on its wheels. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to help the motorists. At least one person sustained minor injuries in ...
One Person Hospitalized After Big Rig Accident on I-10 in Beaumont
The incident occurred around 12:38 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania venue. Beaumont, CA. – One person was hospitalized after a big rig accident that happened early Friday morning in Beaumont, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred around 12:38 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania venue. A semi-truck and a black Honda were involved in the collision. One person was transported to Riverside University Health System with the complaint of pain. CHP is investigating the cause of the accident ...
5 Hurt after Car Crashes into Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista
Police said a driver in a maroon car entered the the parking lot of the hospital at a high rate of speed and slammed into a tent set up outside the emergency room Chula Vista, CA.- Several people were hurt when a vehicle slammed into the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center on Thursday afternoon, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. The incident took place at the hospital located along Medical Center Court at around 1:30 p.m. July 10. Police said a driver in a maroon car entered the the parking lot of the hospital at a high rate of ...
One Person Seriously Injured in Crash on SR-41 and SR-99 in Fresno
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 10:38 p.m. on the northbound State Route 41 to the northbound State Route 99 connector. Fresno, CA. – One person was seriously injured in a traffic collision that happened Thursday night on a transition road in Fresno. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 10:38 p.m. on the northbound State Route 41 to the northbound State Route 99 connector. An SUV was involved in a single-car accident under unclear circumstances. The driver was stuck in the vehicle, unconscious. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the ...
3 Injured in Accident on Highway 12 and West Naches Road in Naches
Joyce Vandenburgh, 82, of Yakima, was driving a white 2021 Toyota Venza when she tried to enter the highway and failed to yield to the right-of-way Naches, WA.- Three people were injured in a traffic collision that took place in Naches on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol. The incident happened on Highway 12 and West Naches Road at about 12:50 p.m. July 9. According to WSP, Joyce Vandenburgh, 82, of Yakima, was driving a white 2021 Toyota Venza when she tried to enter the highway and failed to yield to the right-of-way. The Toyota crashed with a ...
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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