Fontana Accident Statistics
Fontana's warehouse district generates significant truck traffic. The I-10/I-15 interchange is a major accident hotspot. Use this page to understand local crash volume, dangerous corridors, and when the data should lead to legal next steps.
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Use the Fontana data for context. Use case review when the claim is active.
If treatment, an insurance call, or a deadline is already in motion, the next move is evidence strategy rather than more browsing.
Crash data overview
What the Fontana numbers actually show
The table turns the raw crash totals into practical context: severity, claim urgency, and where investigation usually starts after a local collision.
Crash-type breakdown
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Each card links into a city-specific legal guide so the page becomes a discovery bridge, not a dead-end data sheet.
420
DUI accidents
12.3% of local crashes
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820
Speeding accidents
24.0% of local crashes
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260
Pedestrian accidents
7.6% of local crashes
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480
Truck accidents
commercial vehicle crashes
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140
Bicycle accidents
bike and road-sharing claims
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160
Motorcycle accidents
visibility and lane-change claims
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Danger zones
Intersections to watch
Sierra Ave & Foothill
Cherry Ave & Baseline
Citrus Ave & Valley Blvd
Juniper Ave & Arrow Hwy
Roadway context
High-risk corridors
Peak accident windows
From research to action
How to use Fontana crash data after an injury
Citywide statistics explain the environment around a crash. A claim still turns on evidence, treatment, insurance coverage, and timing.
Use data for context
Start with 3,420 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.
Tie facts to evidence
Match the crash to roads like I-10, I-15, SR-210 and preserve photos, reports, and witnesses early.
Move before deadlines
If treatment, insurer statements, or filing windows are active, legal strategy should not wait for more research.
Top listed causes
The patterns most likely to shape a Fontana crash claim
#1
Speeding
#2
Truck Accidents
#3
DUI
#4
Distracted Driving
#5
Reckless Driving
Next best pages
Where to go after reviewing Fontana crash data
These links connect the data page into the broader city, county, service, and resource cluster so users and crawlers have a clearer path forward.
Act on this city data
Move from Fontana crash context into legal guidance that matches the local injury pattern.
Primary city guide
Fontana car accident lawyers
How local crash patterns, roads, treatment, and insurance pressure shape a Fontana claim.
Broader injury help
Fontana personal injury lawyers
For crashes, premises injuries, severe injuries, and other claims tied to local evidence.
County comparison
San Bernardino County accident lawyers
Compare Fontana with the wider San Bernardino County litigation and highway context.
Use the research layer
Keep browsing if you are still comparing roads, nearby cities, or general next-step guidance.
Statewide hub
California accident statistics
Compare fatality rates, total crashes, and city-level risk across the statewide dataset.
Local FAQ
Fontana accident FAQ
Common local questions about crashes, claims, deadlines, and what to do next.
Immediate steps
What to do after a car accident
A practical checklist for treatment, photos, insurer calls, and evidence preservation.
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City accident statistics FAQ
Questions people ask before they move from data to next steps
How many car accidents occur in Fontana each year?
Fontana experiences approximately 3,420 traffic accidents annually, with 1,150 resulting in injuries and 32 being fatal.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Fontana?
The most dangerous intersections in Fontana include: Sierra Ave & Foothill, Cherry Ave & Baseline, Citrus Ave & Valley Blvd, Juniper Ave & Arrow Hwy. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.
What is the fatality rate for Fontana traffic accidents?
Fontana has a traffic fatality rate of 14.9 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.
What are the main causes of accidents in Fontana?
The top causes of car accidents in Fontana are: Speeding, Truck Accidents, DUI, Distracted Driving, Reckless Driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay safer on local roads and helps injury teams know what evidence to preserve first.
Use the data. Do not let the claim sit still.
If the crash happened in Fontana, our team can help connect the local facts to medical records, insurance coverage, and the evidence needed to move the claim forward.
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