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Woman Killed in Bicycle Accident on Waddell Road near State Route 303 in Surprise
A woman was riding a bicycle when a vehicle struck her on Waddell Road near State Route 303 Surprise, AZ. – A bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Surprise, according to the authorities. The wreck took place in the area of Waddell Road near State Route 303 at about 11 p.m. July 8. A woman was riding a bicycle in the area when a vehicle struck her. The woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The involved driver stayed at the scene and was not suspected of DUI. An investigation ...
Isaias Ruiz Killed in Coalinga Crash with Big Rig on 5 Freeway
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on southbound Interstate 5, north of Highway 198. Coalinga, CA – The person who was killed in a traffic collision involving a car and a semi-truck in Coalinga Monday evening has been identified as a University of California, Merced soccer player. The authorities identified the deceased victim as Isaias Ruiz from Mendota. According to CHP, Ruiz's car collided with a semi-truck at about 5 p.m. on July 7 on Interstate 5 near Highway 198. Reportedly, a 2008 Honda Civic, operated by Ruiz, was heading northbound on I-5 when, for some reason, it veered off ...
Motorcyclist Killed in Accident on East 10th Street and 5th Avenue in Oakland
A motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 5th Avenue when they collided with a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on East 10th Street Oakland, CA.- A motorcyclist was killed in a collision that occurred in Oakland on Wednesday morning, according to the Oakland Police Department. The wreck happened on East 10th Street and 5th Avenue at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9. A motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 5th Avenue when they collided with a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on East 10th Street. The rider was rushed to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The other motorist remained ...
Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident on I-10 at Speedway in Tucson
A 21-year-old man was riding a motorcycle in the area when he crashed into the rear of a commercial vehicle Tucson, AZ.- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a commercial vehicle in Tucson on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The crash happened on I-10 at Speedway on Wednesday, July 9. A 21-year-old man was riding a motorcycle in the area when he crashed into the rear of a commercial vehicle. The impact caused the rider to be ejected from his motorcycle. Another passing vehicle struck the motorcycle and possibly the rider. The motorcyclist was ...
2 Injured in Accident on 15 Freeway near Stoddard Wells Road in Apple Valley
The Tesla went off the roadway, slammed through a perimeter fence, before crossing the two Frontage Road lanes and crashed into an embankment Apple Valley, CA. – Two people were hurt in a crash in Apple Valley on Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident took place on northbound 15 Freeway near Stoddard Wells Road at around 10:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 5. A man behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y reportedly choked on coffee while driving and lost control. The Tesla went off the roadway, slammed through a perimeter fence, before crossing the two ...
2 Killed in Big Rig Crash on I-10 at Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City
The collision happened at about 6:47 a.m. on Interstate 10 E, east of Date Palm Drive. Cathedral City, CA – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision involving a big rig on Interstate 10 in Cathedral City Thursday morning. The collision happened at about 6:47 a.m. on Interstate 10 E, east of Date Palm Drive. According to CHP, a big rig and possibly multiple other vehicles were involved in the crash. Authorities said the semi-truck travelled from the westbound side of the freeway into the eastbound side and rolled. CHP officials said two people are possibly dead due ...
1 Killed in Washington County Crash on Southwest Farmington Road
Driver killed in collision on Southwest Farmington Road in Washington County Washington County, OR. – One person was killed in a car crash near Hillsboro in Washington County on Thursday morning. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Southwest Farmington Road between Tile Flat and Clark Hill roads. A driver reportedly veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The driver was killed in the accident. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
Mattie Kelley Killed in Clackamas County Crash on Southeast 97th Avenue
Two children were rescued from the Jeep and were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Clackamas County, OR. – A 24-year-old Happy Valley woman was killed in a car crash early Wednesday morning in Clackamas County early Wednesday morning. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Southeast 97th Avenue and Park Mountain Lane. Mattie Lee Kelley was driving a 2021 Jeep Compass when she veered off the roadway, rolled down an embankment, and overturned. Kelley was found unresponsive inside the Jeep and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. A ...
At Least One Dead in Crash at Covert Rd and Toomes Rd in Salida
The deadly crash happened at about 3:41 a.m. at the intersection of Covert Road and Toomes Road. Stanislaus County, CA – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at an intersection in Salida early Thursday morning. The deadly crash happened at about 3:41 a.m. at the intersection of Covert Road and Toomes Road. The California Highway Patrol said two vehicles were involved in the crash. Responding crews found one of the vehicles in a field in the area. At least one person was killed in the crash, CHP said in their incident log. No additional details ...
1 Killed in Silverdale Car Accident on Highway 3 at Newberry Hill Road
The truck also struck a second vehicle that had pulled over near the disabled car Silverdale, WA. – One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Silverdale. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 3 at Newberry Hill Road at around 2 p.m. A truck was merging onto Highway 3 from Newberry when it struck a 21-year-old Belfair woman who was standing outside her disabled vehicle. The truck also struck a second vehicle that had pulled over near the disabled car. One person was killed in the accident. More details about the ...
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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