Modesto Accident Statistics
Modesto experiences high DUI-related accidents. Agricultural and commuter traffic mixing on SR-99 creates dangerous conditions. 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 Modesto 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 Modesto 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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DUI accidents
14.5% of local crashes
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880
Speeding accidents
24.6% of local crashes
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280
Pedestrian accidents
7.8% of local crashes
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340
Truck accidents
commercial vehicle crashes
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180
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
McHenry Ave & Briggsmore
Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Standiford Ave & Coffee Rd
Yosemite Blvd & Prescott
Roadway context
High-risk corridors
Peak accident windows
From research to action
How to use Modesto 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 3,580 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-132, SR-108 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 Modesto crash claim
#1
Speeding
#2
DUI
#3
Distracted Driving
#4
Running Red Lights
#5
Agricultural Vehicles
Next best pages
Where to go after reviewing Modesto 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 Modesto crash context into legal guidance that matches the local injury pattern.
Primary city guide
Modesto car accident lawyers
How local crash patterns, roads, treatment, and insurance pressure shape a Modesto claim.
Broader injury help
Modesto personal injury lawyers
For crashes, premises injuries, severe injuries, and other claims tied to local evidence.
County comparison
Stanislaus County accident lawyers
Compare Modesto with the wider Stanislaus 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
Modesto 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
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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 Modesto each year?
Modesto experiences approximately 3,580 traffic accidents annually, with 1,220 resulting in injuries and 38 being fatal.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Modesto?
The most dangerous intersections in Modesto include: McHenry Ave & Briggsmore, Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave, Standiford Ave & Coffee Rd, Yosemite Blvd & Prescott. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.
What is the fatality rate for Modesto traffic accidents?
Modesto has a traffic fatality rate of 17.4 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.
What are the main causes of accidents in Modesto?
The top causes of car accidents in Modesto are: Speeding, DUI, Distracted Driving, Running Red Lights, Agricultural Vehicles. 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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