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1 Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident on Fruitridge Road near 24th Street in Sacramento
A driver reportedly hit a pedestrian in the area and fled the scene after the accident Sacramento, CA.- One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sacramento on Monday night, according to the Sacramento Police Department. The incident occurred on Fruitridge Road near 24th Street at around 9:30 p.m. June 30. A driver reportedly hit a pedestrian in the area and fled the scene after the accident. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police are conducting an investigation into the collision ...
Woman, 65, Killed in Auburn Car Accident on A Street SE near 15th Street SE
A northbound car failed to stop for a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto A Street Auburn, WA. - A woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Auburn on Monday afternoon The fatal collision happened around 12:21 p.m. on A Street SE between 15th Street SE and 17th Street SE, according to the Auburn Police Department. A 28-year-old woman was driving a car northbound on the highway when she failed to stop for a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto A Street. A 65-year-old woman ...
1 Killed in Vancouver Pedestrian Accident on I-5 near Mill Plain Boulevard
Man fatally struck by car on Interstate 5 near Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver Vancouver, WA. - A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Vancouver. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened around 1:30 a.m. on southbound I-5 at milepost 0.85, near Mill Plain Boulevard. A man reportedly ran across the freeway and was struck by a gray 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The unidentified man died at the accident scene. The Jeep driver was unhurt and stayed at the accident scene. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the ...
Darren McPheeters Killed in Lake Isabella Crash on Barlow Road
McPheeters was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on June 29 Lake Isabella, CA. - Darren Paul McPheeters, 64, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Lake Isabella on Sunday, June 22. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 2:48 p.m. on Barlow Road, east of Barlow Drive. The Lake Isabella man was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed. McPheeters was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on June 29. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Injured in El Cajon Crash on Highway 94 near College Grove Way
At least one person was injured in the collision and was transported to the hospital El Cajon, CA. - At least one person was injured in a Tuesday morning car crash in El Cajon. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 94 near College Grove Way at around 7:08 a.m. Two vehicles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the collision and was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. Additional information about the accident ...
1 Seriously Injured in Perris Bicycle Accident on Perris Boulevard
A bicyclist was traveling south on Perris Boulevard and was hit by a southbound Honda Pilot Perris, CA. - A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Perris on Sunday in Perris. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the accident happened on the 1600 block of Perris Boulevard just before noon. A bicyclist was traveling south on Perris Boulevard and was hit by a southbound Honda Pilot. The bicyclist was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the Honda Pilot, Kenneth Orlando Juarez Vega, 41, did ...
Wylie Elick Killed in Hanford Crash at Grangeville Blvd and 15th Ave.
Elick later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment Hanford, CA. - 82-year-old Wylie Elick, of Lemoore, has been identified by the Kings County Coroner’s Office as the man who died in a car crash on Saturday morning in Hanford. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Grangeville Boulevard and 15th Avenue. A 2014 Honda Accord veered off the road before it swerved back into the westbound lanes, where it collided head-on with a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The driver of the Honda and three occupants of the Tesla were ...
1 Injured in Baldwin Park Crash on 10 Freeway near 605 Freeway
One person was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Los Angeles, CA. - One person was seriously injured in a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle accident in Baldwin Park. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:16 p.m. on the Interstate 10 Freeway near the 605 Freeway. A motorcycle and another vehicle were involved in the crash. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. More details ...
1 Injured in Castro Valley Crash at Somerset Avenue and Redwood Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Castro Valley, CA. – Injuries were reported in a car accident that occurred on Wednesday morning in Castro Valley. At around 8:12 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a car accident at Somerset Avenue and Redwood 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 taken to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not ...
1 Injured in Vacaville Crash on 505 Freeway near Allendale Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Vacaville, CA. – At least one person was injured in a car accident on Wednesday morning in Vacaville. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 3:16 a.m. on the 505 Freeway near Allendale Road. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. Both vehicles caught fire after the crash. At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
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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