Fresno Accident Statistics
Fresno has one of California's highest fatality rates. The SR-99 corridor is particularly dangerous, with agricultural trucks mixing with commuter traffic. Use this page to understand local crash volume, dangerous corridors, and when the data should lead to legal next steps.
Why people trust this step
Use the Fresno 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 Fresno 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.
890
DUI accidents
11.3% of local crashes
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1,800
Speeding accidents
22.8% of local crashes
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520
Pedestrian accidents
6.6% of local crashes
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580
Truck accidents
commercial vehicle crashes
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380
Bicycle accidents
bike and road-sharing claims
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290
Motorcycle accidents
visibility and lane-change claims
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Danger zones
Intersections to watch
Shaw Ave & Blackstone
Shields Ave & First St
Ashlan Ave & Marks
Clinton Ave & Fresno St
Roadway context
High-risk corridors
Peak accident windows
From research to action
How to use Fresno 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 7,890 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.
Tie facts to evidence
Match the crash to roads like SR-99, SR-180, SR-41 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 Fresno crash claim
#1
Speeding
#2
DUI
#3
Running Red Lights
#4
Distracted Driving
#5
Improper Turns
Next best pages
Where to go after reviewing Fresno 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 Fresno crash context into legal guidance that matches the local injury pattern.
Primary city guide
Fresno car accident lawyers
How local crash patterns, roads, treatment, and insurance pressure shape a Fresno claim.
Broader injury help
Fresno personal injury lawyers
For crashes, premises injuries, severe injuries, and other claims tied to local evidence.
County comparison
Fresno County accident lawyers
Compare Fresno with the wider Fresno 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
Fresno 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.
Compare nearby cities
Use statewide city rankings when there are no nearby city profiles in this county dataset.
City accident statistics FAQ
Questions people ask before they move from data to next steps
How many car accidents occur in Fresno each year?
Fresno experiences approximately 7,890 traffic accidents annually, with 2,650 resulting in injuries and 58 being fatal.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Fresno?
The most dangerous intersections in Fresno include: Shaw Ave & Blackstone, Shields Ave & First St, Ashlan Ave & Marks, Clinton Ave & Fresno St. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.
What is the fatality rate for Fresno traffic accidents?
Fresno has a traffic fatality rate of 10.7 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.
What are the main causes of accidents in Fresno?
The top causes of car accidents in Fresno are: Speeding, DUI, Running Red Lights, Distracted Driving, Improper Turns. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay safer on local roads and helps injury teams know what evidence to preserve first.
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If the crash happened in Fresno, 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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