The collision was reported around 5:45 p.m., December 26, on Highway 18 near mile marker 44.
San Bernardino County, CA – Five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision caused by a falling boulder Friday evening in Big Bear Lake.
The collision was reported around 5:45 p.m., December 26, on Highway 18 near mile marker 44.
According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, a boulder fell onto the highway, causing two vehicles to collide.
Firefighters responded to the scene and evaluated five patients for minor injuries. Four of the victims were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Cal Trans responded and pushed the boulder to the side of the road and reopened the highway.
San Bernardino County experienced a total of 14,615 people injured or killed in vehicle collisions in 2024, a 3% one-year decline in the absolute number of victims. Despite this slight decrease, the county maintains a high level of risk and has a per capita fatality rate of 17.22 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than larger Southern California counties like Los Angeles and San Diego. Â Speeding is a major contributing factor to accidents in the region; San Bernardino County ranks as the second highest in California for speeding-related fatalities. Pedestrians and cyclists are particularly vulnerable, with these groups involved in 6% of all traffic collisions between 2022 and 2024. While the number of pedestrian injuries/fatalities has decreased slightly in recent years, the rate for cyclists has continued to rise, reaching a 10-year high. Â The county’s extensive geography, including major interstates like I-10, I-15, and I-215, contributes to a complex traffic safety landscape. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works has developed a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) to address these issues, aiming for a vision of zero traffic deaths.
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