Oakland, CA. – One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision in Oakland on Tuesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:34 a.m. on Webster Street.
An SUV reportedly collided with another car in unclear circumstances.
One occupant of the SUV was injured in the accident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Recent car crash data for Oakland shows that traffic collisions causing injuries and deaths remain a significant concern. Between 2019 and mid-2024, there were 11,661 reported crashes in the city, resulting in 187 deaths and 15,359 injuries; about 10 % involved pedestrians and nearly 24 % involved unsafe speed as a factor. According to the 2024 Safe Oakland Streets report, there were 30 traffic fatalities in 2024, slightly lower than previous years but still high, with 19 involving pedestrians and cyclists—roughly two-thirds of the total. Statewide traffic safety rankings show that Oakland had 2,153 fatal and injury crashes in 2022 and 2,013 in 2023, indicating a modest decrease in overall serious collisions. The common causes leading to these serious and fatal collisions are: speeding, failure to yield, unsafe turns, and red-light running.
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