Accident News
1 Killed in Valley Springs Crash on Highway 26 near Vista Del Lago
Mitsubishi was eastbound on Highway 26 when it crossed into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a Ford truck Valley Springs, CA. - At least one person was killed in a car accident on Monday afternoon in Valley Springs. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 26 near Vista Del Lago around 3:45 p.m. A man was driving a Mitsubishi eastbound on Highway 26 when he failed to negotiate a turn and crossed into the westbound lanes, where he collided head-on with a Ford truck. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the accident scene ...
1 Injured in Anza Car Crash on Highway 371 near Anza Road
One person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Anza, CA. - At least one person was injured in a car accident on Monday morning in Beaumont. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 7:42 a.m. on Highway 371 near Anza Road. A Toyota minivan and a second vehicle were involved in the collision, but the events leading up to the accident were not released. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment in unknown condition. More details about the accident were ...
1 Injured in San Bernardino Crash on 10 Freeway near Riverside Avenue
One person sustained moderate injuries in the accident and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center San Bernardino, CA. - At least one person was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning in San Bernardino. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:11 a.m. on the 10 Freeway near Riverside Avenue. A motorcycle and another vehicle were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the collision were not immediately determined. One person sustained moderate injuries in the accident and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment. More details about the accident were ...
1 Injured in San Jose Crash on Hamilton Avenue near Highway 17
At least one person sustained minor injuries in the accident and was transported to the hospital San Jose, CA. - At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon in San Jose. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 2:37 p.m. on Hamilton Avenue near Highway 17. Three vehicles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person sustained minor injuries in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment in unknown condition. Additional information ...
1 Injured in Santa Rosa Motorcycle Accident on Cazadero Highway
At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment Santa Rosa, CA. - At least one person was injured in a motorcycle accident in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Cazadero Highway near Kramer Road at around 3:14 p.m. Two motorcycles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the crash were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not ...
Andrew Stine Killed in Ione Car Crash on SR 20 near Milepost 394
Andrew Stine was driving a pickup truck when he reportedly lost control at a curve and crashed Ione, WA. - A 35-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash in Ione, Pend Oreille County, on Saturday night. The accident happened on SR20 near milepost 394 at around 9 p.m., according to the Washington State Patrol. Andrew Stine was driving a pickup truck when he reportedly lost control at a curve, causing the vehicle to roll. Stine was declared dead at the accident scene. Additional information about the accident was not provided. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Injured in Marvin Hill Car Accident on Highway 138W
The driver was injured in the accident and was transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center for treatment Marvin Hill, OR. – A driver was injured in a Friday morning car accident near Marvin Hill. The accident happened on Highway 138W at around 11:40 a.m., according to the Oregon State Police. An SUV was traveling on the highway when the driver lost control. The vehicle drifted off the roadway, struck a boulder, and overturned, coming to rest on its side. The driver was injured in the accident and was transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center for treatment. An investigation into the ...
1 Injured in Grants Pass Car Accident on Rogue River Highway
One driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition Grants Pass, OR. – One driver was seriously injured in a fiery car crash on Friday near Fruitdale in Grants Pass. According to the Oregon State Police, the accident happened on Rogue River Highway near Gordon Way. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. Both vehicles reportedly caught fire after the collision. One driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
2 Injured in Pleasant Hill Car Accident on OR-58 near Milepost 2
Two people were injured, one critically, and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Lane County, OR. – Two drivers were hospitalized after being injured in a car accident near Pleasant Hill on Monday. The accident happened on OR-58 near milepost 2, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Police did not immediately disclose the circumstances surrounding the collision. Two people were injured, one critically, and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not provided. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Killed in Riverside Crash on Escondido (215) Freeway near Van Buren Blvd
One person killed in a car accident on the 215 Freeway near Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside Riverside, CA. – At least one person was killed in a car accident on Sunday night in Riverside. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on the southbound Escondido (215) Freeway at the Van Buren Boulevard off-ramp. A vehicle reportedly veered off the roadway and crashed into a wall. One person was killed in the accident. 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
Check out accidents near me