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1 Injured in Riverside Crash on Highway 74 near Ellis Avenue

One person was ejected from the vehicle and was treated at the scene by firefighters Riverside, CA. – One person was injured in a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Friday morning at an intersection near Good Hope. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the accident happened around 6:07 a.m. in the 24000 Block of West Highway 74 near Ellis Avenue. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. One person was ejected from the vehicle and was treated at the scene by firefighters. More details about the accident were ...

1 Injured in Placerville Crash on Highway 50 near 30 Mile Stone Drive

One person was injured in the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment Placerville, CA. – One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday afternoon in Placerville. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:26 p.m. on Highway 50 near 30 Mile Stone Drive. A white pickup truck and a sedan were involved in the collision, but the cause of the accident was not immediately determined. One person was injured in the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ...

1 Injured in Anaheim Crash on 91 Freeway near East Street

One person was injured in the accident and was taken to hospital for treatment Anaheim, CA. – One person was hospitalized after being injured in a car accident on Tuesday evening in Anaheim. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 6:28 p.m. on 91 Freeway near East Street. Officers who responded to the accident scene located three vehicles that were involved in the crash. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. One person was injured in the accident and was taken to hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident were not released ...

Minor Injuries Sustained in Multi-Vehicle Accident on SR-118 in Granada Hills

According to the California Highway Patrol, the pileup took place around 5:34 p.m. on eastbound State Route 118, just west of Interstate 405. Granada Hills, CA. – At least one person was hurt in a traffic collision that happened Tuesday afternoon in Granada Hills. According to the California Highway Patrol, the pileup took place around 5:34 p.m. on eastbound State Route 118, just west of Interstate 405. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found a motorcycle, a van, and a pickup truck involved in the accident. The motorcyclist was up and walking when the first responders arrived. Paramedics evaluated ...

Minor Injuries Reported in Car Accident on SR-99 in Lodi

The incident was reported around 5:51 p.m. on northbound State Route 99 at the State Route 12 off-ramp. Lodi, CA. – Minor injuries were suffered in a car accident that took place late Tuesday afternoon in Lodi, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident was reported around 5:51 p.m. on northbound State Route 99 at the State Route 12 off-ramp. A black Range Rover and a black Kia Sportage were involved in the accident. One person sustained minor injuries in the crash, the report mentioned. CHP officers did not immediately determine the cause of the crash, but an investigation is ...

2 Injured in 2-Vehicle Collision at Avenue 3 East and 88th Street in Yuma

According to the Yuma Police Department, the mishap happened at around 5:22 p.m. on February 16 at Avenue 3 East and 88th Street (County 18th Street). Yuma, AZ - Two male drivers, ages, 33 and 44, were hospitalized after a Sunday evening collision on Avenue 3 East in Yuma. According to the Yuma Police Department, the mishap happened at around 5:22 p.m. on February 16 at Avenue 3 East and 88th Street (County 18th Street). A preliminary investigation revealed a southbound 2018 Dodge Durango on Avenue 3 East driven by 33-year-old man, attempt to make a left turn onto 88th ...

41-Year-Old Male Rider Dies in Accident on East Gila Ridge Road in Yuma

The grisly incident occurred at around 10:41 a.m. on February 17 in the 6400 block of East Gila Ridge Road. Yuma, AZ - A 41-year-old male rider was killed after a Monday morning traffic collision in Yuma, according to the Yuma Police Department. The deadly incident occurred at around 10:41 a.m. on February 17 in the 6400 block of East Gila Ridge Road. Reports revealed that the deceased was riding a westbound 2008 Yamaha V Star motorcycle on the street when he attempted to pass yeo vehicles in the area. A 2025 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by a 58-year-old man was ...

Minor Injuries Reported in Car Accident on SR-85 in San Jose

The incident took place around 12:31 p.m. on northbound State Route 85 just south of the Santa Teresa Boulevard off-ramp. San Jose, CA. – Minor injuries were reported in a car accident that happened Tuesday afternoon in San Jose, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident took place around 12:31 p.m. on northbound State Route 85 just south of the Santa Teresa Boulevard off-ramp. Two vehicles collided, and one of them overturned several times. Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene. At least one person sustained minor injuries in the crash. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of ...

1 Person Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident on SR-99 and Hwy 50 in Sacramento

The collision took place around 1:15 p.m. on the northbound State Route 99 to the westbound Highway 50 transition road. Sacramento, CA. – One person was hurt in a traffic accident that happened Tuesday afternoon in Sacramento, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision took place around 1:15 p.m. on the northbound State Route 99 to the westbound Highway 50 transition road. A white Ford Expedition and a black Toyota Prius were involved in the crash. Sacramento police and firefighters responded to the scene. One person suffered minor injuries in the accident. Authorities are investigating the collision ...

German Garcia Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 46 in Bakersfield

According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 6:04 p.m. on Highway 46 at Martin Avenue. Bakersfield, CA. – 28-year-old German Garcia of Lost Hills was the motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car Sunday evening in Bakersfield, the Kern County Coroner’s Office reported. According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 6:04 p.m. on Highway 46 at Martin Avenue. Investigators determined that prior to the crash, Garcia was riding a 1994 Honda off-road motorcycle eastbound on Highway 46, and a 31-year-old Lost Hills man was driving a 2002 Honda Civic west on Highway 46 ...

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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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