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Garden Grove Accident Statistics

Garden Grove experiences high pedestrian accident rates in commercial areas. The SR-22 corridor sees frequent rear-end collisions.

Quick Statistics

Population172,646
Total Crashes2,380
Fatal Crashes18
Injury Crashes820
Fatality Rate10.4/100K
YoY Change+1.5%

Accident Type Breakdown

340
DUI Accidents
14.3% of all crashes
540
Speeding Accidents
22.7% of all crashes
220
Pedestrian Accidents
9.2% of all crashes
180
Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle crashes
140
Bicycle Accidents
100
Motorcycle Accidents
260
Hit-and-Run Accidents

Dangerous Intersections

  • 1Harbor Blvd & Chapman
  • 2Euclid St & Westminster
  • 3Brookhurst St & Westminster
  • 4Magnolia St & Garden Grove Blvd

High-Risk Highways

  • SR-22High accident corridor
  • I-5High accident corridor
  • SR-57High accident corridor

Peak Accident Times

  • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday evenings
  • Saturday nights

Top Causes of Accidents in Garden Grove

#1
Speeding
#2
DUI
#3
Distracted Driving
#4
Pedestrian Accidents
#5
Running Red Lights

Frequently Asked Questions

How many car accidents occur in Garden Grove each year?

Garden Grove experiences approximately 2,380 traffic accidents annually, with 820 resulting in injuries and 18 being fatal.

What are the most dangerous intersections in Garden Grove?

The most dangerous intersections in Garden Grove include: Harbor Blvd & Chapman, Euclid St & Westminster, Brookhurst St & Westminster, Magnolia St & Garden Grove Blvd. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.

What is the fatality rate for Garden Grove traffic accidents?

Garden Grove has a traffic fatality rate of 10.4 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.

What are the main causes of accidents in Garden Grove?

The top causes of car accidents in Garden Grove are: Speeding, DUI, Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Accidents, Running Red Lights. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay safer on local roads.

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