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Injuries Reported in Accident at White-and-Parker and Peters-and-Nall Roads in Maricopa
A royal blue Chevrolet Metro sedan and a Mazda CX-50 SUV were involved in the collision Maricopa, AZ.- Injuries were reported in a traffic accident in Maricopa on Tuesday morning, according to the Phoenix Regional District. The wreck happened on White-and-Parker and Peters-and-Nall roads at around 10:30 a.m. A royal blue Chevrolet Metro sedan and a Mazda CX-50 SUV were involved in the collision. At least one person reported injuries in the accident. Further details on the collision were not immediately available. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident ...
4 Injured in Rollover Accident on Green Tree Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive in Victorville
A red 2018 Honda Accord and a dark-colored 2018 Toyota Rav4 were reportedly involved in the collision that caused one of them to overturn Victorville, CA.- Four people were injured in a rollover collision between two vehicles in Victorville on Tuesday morning, according to the authorities. The wreck took place in the area of Green Tree Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive at around 10:55 a.m. A red 2018 Honda Accord and a dark-colored 2018 Toyota Rav4 were reportedly involved in the collision that caused one of them to overturn. At least two parties were trapped in the wreckage. Four people ...
Major Injury Big Rig Accident on Highway 58 in Bakersfield
A white pickup truck and a semi-truck were involved in the collision on the westbound side of the highway Bakersfield, CA.- Major injuries were reported in a big rig collision that happened in Bakersfield on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on Highway 58 near Bealeville Road at about 9:35 a.m. A white pickup truck and a semi-truck were involved in the collision on the westbound side of the highway. The crash caused the semi-truck to overturn and one of the vehicles went down the embankment. There were reports of major injuries in the incident ...
Major Injuries Reported in Accident on State Route 347 near Casa Blanca Road in Maricopa
Three vehicles were involved in the collision on the northbound side of SR 347 Maricopa, AZ.- Injuries were reported in a traffic collision that took place in Maricopa on Tuesday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The incident took place on State Route 347 near Casa Blanca Road. Three vehicles were involved in the collision on the northbound side of SR 347. At least one person sustained major injuries in the incident. The northbound lanes of SR 347 were shut down as authorities investigated the incident. The investigation is ongoing ...
2 Children Among 4 Injured in Accident on US 60 near Lindsay Road in Mesa
It's unclear what caused the accident on US 60 near Lindsay Road Mesa, AZ.- Two children were among four people injured in a crash in Mesa on Tuesday morning, according to a report by the Mesa Fire Department. The incident took place on US 60 near Lindsay Road. It's unclear what caused the accident or how many vehicles were involved. The crash left two adults and two children injured. The four patients were transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries. No further details were released. An investigation into the collision is ongoing ...
At Least 1 Injured in Rollover Accident on Highway 96 in Humboldt County
A vehicle reportedly rolled over on the highway under unclear circumstances Humboldt County, CA.- At least one person was injured in a rollover collision in Humboldt County on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident took place on Highway 96 near Slate Creek Road north of Weitchpec at around 5:30 a.m. A vehicle reportedly rolled over on the highway under unclear circumstances. A medical helicopter was requested to airlift at least one person injured in the crash. There were no updates on the condition of the injured parties. An investigation into the collision is ongoing ...
1 Injured in San Diego Crash on 8 Freeway near Taylor Street
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. San Diego, CA. – At least one person was injured in a car accident that happened in San Diego on Tuesday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:53 a.m. on Interstate 8 Freeway near Taylor Street. Three 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. More details about the accident were ...
1 Injured in Stockton Crash on Highway 120 near Main Street
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Stockton, CA. – Injuries were reported in a car accident that happened in Stockton on Tuesday morning. At around 7:43 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a car accident on Highway 120 near Main Street. A semi-truck and an SUV were involved in the collision. The circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately determined. 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 ...
Rhylin Ovalle Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-15 in Rialto
The fatal crash occurred at about 6:49 p.m. on July 6, 2025, on I-15 near Glen Helen Parkway. Rialto, CA – The authorities have identified a young girl who died in a fatal traffic collision on 15 Freeway in Rialto Sunday evening. The deceased victim was identified as Rhylin Ovalle, an 11-year-old Apple Valey resident. The fatal crash occurred at about 6:49 p.m. on July 6, 2025, on I-15 near Glen Helen Parkway. The California Highway Patrol said a white Ford Expedition was heading northbound in the No. 2 lane of I-15 when, for some reason, it veered left and ...
Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road in Phoenix
A man was reportedly hit by a vehicle in the area while attempting cross the roadway outside of the crosswalk Phoenix, AZ.- A man was hit and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department. The wreck took place on 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road at around midnight. A man was reportedly hit by a vehicle in the area while attempting cross the roadway outside of the crosswalk. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. An investigation into the crash 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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