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Una persona muere en un accidente automovilístico en Sherman Way, cerca de la avenida Corbin en Reseda

El Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles trasladó a un hombre al hospital Los Ángeles, CA. – Una persona murió y otra resultó gravemente herida en un accidente automovilístico el jueves por la mañana cerca de Reseda en Los Ángeles. Según el Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles, el siniestro vial ocurrió alrededor de las 8:31 a. m. en Sherman Way, cerca de la avenida Corbin. Dos vehículos estuvieron involucrados en la colisión. Los eventos que la provocaron no se determinaron de inmediato. Un hombre de 25 años fue declarado muerto en el lugar de los hechos. El LAFD trasladó a ...

1 Seriously Injured in San Diego Motorcycle Accident on 805 Freeway near 905 Freeway

One person was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment San Diego, CA. – Authorities are investigating a major injury motorcycle accident in San Diego on Friday morning. At around 5:42 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a motorcycle accident on the northbound 805 Freeway near 905 Freeway. A motorcycle and at least two other cars were involved in the morning crash. The events leading up to the accident, however, were not immediately determined. CHP says one person was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for ...

1 Hurt in 4-Car Accident on 5 Freeway and Jeffrey Road in Irvine

Per the report, four vehicles including a motorcycle collided for reasons still under investigation. Irvine, CA. – One person was hurt following a four-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon in Irvine, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch. The accident happened at around 4:44 p.m. on 5 Freeway and Jeffrey Road. Per the report, four vehicles including a motorcycle collided for reasons still under investigation. At least one person sustained minor injuries in the crash. Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the accident scene. No additional information regarding this incident was provided. An investigation is underway ...

1 Injured in 3-Car Accident on Highway 237 and McCarthy Boulevard in Milpitas

Per the CHP officials, three vehicles collided for unknown reasons. Milpitas, CA. – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle accident that injured one person on Thursday afternoon in Milpitas. The accident happened at around 5:33 p.m. on Highway 237 and McCarthy Boulevard. Per the CHP officials, three vehicles collided for unknown reasons. Fire officials and medics rushed to the scene to aid one person hurt in the collision. The vehicles were blocking lanes following the crash. The roadway was re-opened as of 6:34 p.m. The vehicles were towed away from the accident location. Further details regarding this crash ...

Travis Responts Killed in Car Accident near Northeast Columbia Boulevard and Northeast Lombard Court in Portland

A tractor trailer collided with a sedan in unclear circumstances. Portland, OR. - The Portland Police Bureau has identified a motorist killed in mid-October accident near an intersection in Portland as 36-year-old Travis Responts. According to the Portland Police Department, the wreck happened near the intersection of Northeast Columbia Boulevard and Northeast Lombard Court at around 9:59 p.m. October 18. A tractor trailer collided with a sedan in unclear circumstances. Responts was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi was unhurt and remained at the scene and cooperated with the officers. During the on-site investigation, Northeast Columbia ...

Update: Man,25, Killed, Another 40-Year-Old Man Critically Hurt in Accident on West Sherman Way in Reseda

Two vehicles were involved in the wreck. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately established. Reseda, CA. - A 25-year-old man was killed and another was critically injured in a car crash Thursday morning in Reseda. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. in the 19600 block of West Sherman Way, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Two vehicles were involved in the wreck. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately established. Two people had been trapped in the crash and were extricated. One person was declared dead at the scene while the other was rushed ...

Minor Injuries Reported in Car Accident on San Diego Connector Road

The collision was reported around 7:25 p.m. on the State Route 94 to State Route 15 connector road. San Diego, CA. – One person sustained minor injuries in a car accident that happened Thursday evening in San Diego, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision was reported around 7:25 p.m. on the State Route 94 to State Route 15 connector road. Two vehicles collided, and one of them went about 200 feet off the roadway into a ditch. Firefighters responded to the scene and blocked the transition road. One person was treated for minor injuries sustained in the crash. Caltrans ...

At Least One Person Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on SR-37 in Sonoma

The incident was reported around 7:55 p.m. on eastbound State Route 37, just west of Lakeville Highway. Sonoma, CA. – At least one person was hurt in a multi-vehicle collision that took place Thursday evening in Sonoma, the California Highway Patrol said. The incident was reported around 7:55 p.m. on eastbound State Route 37, just west of Lakeville Highway. Three vehicles, including a white Infiniti, were involved in the accident. Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and assisted at least one person who sustained minor injuries. CHP officers temporarily closed the eastbound lanes of the highway as they investigated ...

Matthew Marx Killed in Lake County Bicycle Accident on Dry Creek Road near Highway 175

Reportedly, Marx rode into the path of a 2019 Ford F-350 dually truck, towing a 2018 Carson utility trailer, driven by Richard Whalin, 60, of Yuba City for unknown reasons. Lake County, CA. - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified Matthew David Marx, 73, of Middletown as a bicyclist killed in a Monday evening crash on Dry Creek Road in Middletown, Lake County. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area, the wreck was reported at around 5 p.m. October 4 on Dry Creek Road near State Route 175. Reportedly, Marx rode into the path of a 2019 ...

1 Person Hurt in Car Accident on SR-94 near Euclid Avenue in San Diego

The incident occurred around 10:39 a.m. in the westbound lanes of State Route 94 at Euclid Avenue. San Diego, CA. – One person was injured in a traffic collision that happened Thursday morning on State Route 94 in San Diego, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred around 10:39 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway at Euclid Avenue. A blue Nissan and a Honda SUV were involved in the collision. The vehicles were blocking the Nos. 1 and 2 lanes. One person suffered minor injuries in the collision. Paramedics responded to the scene and provided medical aid ...

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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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