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Woman Hurt in Accident with Valley Metro Bus near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix
The bus collided with another vehicle in the area under unclear circumstances Phoenix, AZ.- A woman was injured in a collision involving a Valley Metro bus in Phoenix on Wednesday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department. The wreck took place near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road at around 9:45 a.m. The bus collided with another vehicle in the area under unclear circumstances. A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman riding on the bus was hospitalized as a precaution. The crash led to the closure of the intersection ...
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident on San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Pomona
A white vehicle was reportedly traveling westbound on the freeway when it hit a pedestrian and left the scene Pomona, CA.- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Pomona early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident took place on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway at the White Avenue off-ramp at about 3:37 a.m. A white vehicle was reportedly traveling westbound on the freeway when it hit a pedestrian and left the scene. The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The westbound lanes were shut down as authorities worked to clear the ...
Bilgee Elamin Killed in Accident on 27th Avenue and Pierson Street
According to police, a minivan was traveling northbound on 27th Avenue when it hit Bilgee Elamin, 24, who was walking across the street outside of a crosswalk Phoenix, AZ.- A woman was killed in an accident that took place in Phoenix early Monday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department. The incident happened on 27th Avenue and Pierson Street at about 2:15 a.m. June 30. According to police, a minivan was traveling northbound on 27th Avenue when it hit Bilgee Elamin, 24, who was walking across the street outside of a crosswalk. Elamin was taken to a hospital, where she ...
Injuries Reported in Accident on Interstate 19 in Rio Rico
Authorities reported that a semi-truck and two cars were involved in the collision on the southbound side of the Interstate Rio Rico, AZ.- Injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision in Rio Rico on Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The wreck happened on Interstate 19, at milepost 7 on June 30. Authorities reported that a semi-truck and two cars were involved in the collision on the southbound side of the Interstate. There were reports of minor injuries in the incident. Both directions of the highway were shut down as crews worked to clear the scene. An investigation ...
Linda Parke Alderson Killed in Accident on West Anklam Road in Tucson
Police reported that Luccia Rose Romeo, 35, was driving eastbound on Anklam Road when she swerved across the median and crashed head-on with an oncoming vehicle driven by Linda Parke Alderson Tucson, AZ.- A second person died following a two-vehicle collision that took place last week in Tucson, according to the Tucson Police Department. The wreck happened on June 26 at West Anklam Road. Police reported that Luccia Rose Romeo, 35, was driving eastbound on Anklam Road when she swerved across the median and crashed head-on with an oncoming vehicle driven by Linda Parke Alderson, 76. Romeo was pronounced deceased ...
1 Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident on Fruitridge Road near 24th Street in Sacramento
A driver reportedly hit a pedestrian in the area and fled the scene after the accident Sacramento, CA.- One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sacramento on Monday night, according to the Sacramento Police Department. The incident occurred on Fruitridge Road near 24th Street at around 9:30 p.m. June 30. A driver reportedly hit a pedestrian in the area and fled the scene after the accident. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police are conducting an investigation into the collision ...
Woman, 65, Killed in Auburn Car Accident on A Street SE near 15th Street SE
A northbound car failed to stop for a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto A Street Auburn, WA. - A woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Auburn on Monday afternoon The fatal collision happened around 12:21 p.m. on A Street SE between 15th Street SE and 17th Street SE, according to the Auburn Police Department. A 28-year-old woman was driving a car northbound on the highway when she failed to stop for a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto A Street. A 65-year-old woman ...
1 Killed in Vancouver Pedestrian Accident on I-5 near Mill Plain Boulevard
Man fatally struck by car on Interstate 5 near Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver Vancouver, WA. - A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Vancouver. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened around 1:30 a.m. on southbound I-5 at milepost 0.85, near Mill Plain Boulevard. A man reportedly ran across the freeway and was struck by a gray 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The unidentified man died at the accident scene. The Jeep driver was unhurt and stayed at the accident scene. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the ...
Darren McPheeters Killed in Lake Isabella Crash on Barlow Road
McPheeters was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on June 29 Lake Isabella, CA. - Darren Paul McPheeters, 64, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Lake Isabella on Sunday, June 22. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 2:48 p.m. on Barlow Road, east of Barlow Drive. The Lake Isabella man was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed. McPheeters was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on June 29. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Injured in El Cajon Crash on Highway 94 near College Grove Way
At least one person was injured in the collision and was transported to the hospital El Cajon, CA. - At least one person was injured in a Tuesday morning car crash in El Cajon. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 94 near College Grove Way at around 7:08 a.m. Two vehicles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the collision and was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. Additional information about the accident ...
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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