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Un muerto en accidente de tráfico en la autopista 4 cerca de la calle A en Antioch

Un Honda fue golpeado por detrás por un Ford F-150 Antioch, CA. - Una persona murió en un accidente de tránsito en Antioch el domingo por la mañana, así lo informó la Patrulla de Carreteras de California. El accidente ocurrió en la autopista 4 cerca de la calle A aproximadamente a las 5:13 a.m. del 13 de octubre. La Patrulla de Carreteras de California informó que un Honda CR-V gris que circulaba por la autopista se descompuso por razones no especificadas y fue golpeado por detrás por un Ford F-150 azul. El Honda estalló en llamas después del choque. El conductor ...

Carolina García muere en accidente en la autopista 405 cerca de Sherman Way en Van Nuys

Carolina García muere en accidente en la autopista 405 Van Nuys, CA. – Como Carolina Hernández García, de 27 años, ha sido identificada por la Oficina del Médico Forense de Los Ángeles la mujer que murió en un accidente automovilístico el domingo por la mañana en Van Nuys. Según el Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles, el accidente fatal ocurrió en la autopista San Diego (405) cerca de Sherman Way alrededor de las 5:20 a.m. Una camioneta Ford F-150 negra y un vehículo desconocido estuvieron involucrados en el choque. García murió en el siniestro vial. No se dieron a conocer más ...

1 muerto y 2 heridos tras colisión de 2 camionetas en la intersección de Oroville

El conductor no se detuvo en la señal de pare indicada en la calle Montgomery Oroville, CA. – Una persona murió y otras dos fueron hospitalizadas después de que dos camionetas chocaran el domingo por la noche en una intersección en Oroville. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 6 p.m. en la calle Montgomery  y la 5ta avenida. La policía de Oroville dijo que una camioneta Chevrolet viajaba por la 5ta avenida a gran velocidad cuando el conductor no se detuvo en la señal de pare en la calle Montgomery, chocando con una camioneta Ford que se dirigía hacia ...

Accidente entre varios vehículos deja heridos graves en la carretera Vasco y Camino Diablo en Byron

Al menos una persona sufrió lesiones importantes después de la colisión Byron, CA. – Al menos una persona resultó gravemente herida en un choque entre varios vehículos en Byron el lunes por la mañana. Según los registros de la Patrulla de Carreteras de California, el accidente se reportó en la carretera Vasco en dirección sur, justo al sur de Camino Diablo, alrededor de las 5:57 a.m. Según se informa, un Toyota Camry rojo, un Toyota Tacoma gris, un Toyota COA gris y un cuarto vehículo estuvieron involucrados en el accidente. Sin embargo, las circunstancias que lo rodearon no se establecieron ...

1 Killed in San Francisco Car Accident on Highway 101 near 380 Freeway

At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment San Francisco, CA. - Injuries were reported in a traffic collision that happened in San Francisco early Tuesday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 101 near 380 Freeway at around 12:19 a.m. Three vehicles were involved in the collision, but the circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An ...

1 Sustains Minor Injuries After Multi-Car Accident on Highway 118 and 405 Freeway in Granada Hills

Police said three vehicles including a white Mercedes and a black Mercedes crashed for unknown reasons. Granada Hills, CA - One person sustained minor injuries following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday morning, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The accident happened at around 8:23 a.m. on southbound Highway 118, just north of 405 Freeway. Police said three vehicles including a white Mercedes and a black Mercedes crashed for unknown reasons. One person suffered a head injury due to the collision. Authorities issued a SigAlert that closed lanes 1 and 2 and the HOV lane. The SigAlert was cancelled and ...

Kyler Devlin Killed in Motorcycle Accident near 42nd Street and East Indian School Road in Phoenix

A preliminary investigation revealed Devlin collided with a Toyota pickup truck attempting to turn left onto Indian School Road from a private driveway. Phoenix, AZ. - 29-year-old Kyler Devlin was identified as a motorcycle rider killed in a Monday morning crash near 42nd Street in East Phoenix. According to the Phoenix Police Department, the incident was reported at about 6 a.m. near 42nd Street and East Indian School Road. A preliminary investigation revealed Devlin collided with a Toyota pickup truck attempting to turn left onto Indian School Road from a private driveway. Devlin was declared deceased at the scene. The ...

1 Injured in Hayward Crash on 880 Freeway near Stevenson Boulevard

At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Hayward, CA. - One person was injured in a car accident that happened on Monday night in Hayward. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported on the northbound 880 Freeway near Stevenson Boulevard at around 8:52 p.m. A silver Toyota Camry and a second vehicle were involved in the collision, but the circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about ...

Toddler Hit and Killed by Vehicle in Santa Maria

The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. in the 600 block of West Cypress Street. Santa Maria, CA. – A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Santa Maria, the Santa Maria Police Department said. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. in the 600 block of West Cypress Street. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the accident. The child was rushed to Marian Regional Medical Center. Despite life-saving measures, the toddler was pronounced dead at the hospital. The report did not mention details about ...

At Least 1 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 65 near Wheatland

CHP said at least three vehicles were involved in the collision on Highway 65 near Dairy Road Wheatland, CA.- At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Wheatland on Monday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident took place on Highway 65 near Dairy Road at about 3:45 p.m. October 14. CHP said at least three vehicles were involved in the collision. At least one person sustained minor injuries in the incident. No further details were released. The accident is under investigation ...

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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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