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San Bernardino Accident Statistics

San Bernardino has one of California's highest traffic fatality rates. Major freeway interchanges create high-risk accident zones. 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 San Bernardino 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.

4,120 total crashes1,380 injury crashes18.9/100K fatality rate

Crash data overview

What the San Bernardino 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.

MetricValueWhy it matters
Population222,101San Bernardino County local market
Total crashes4,120All tracked traffic crashes
Injury crashes1,38033.5% of all tracked crashes
Fatal crashes428.0 points above the statewide fatality rate
Hit-and-run crashes420Preserve vehicle, witness, and camera evidence quickly
Average settlement range$50,000 - $250,000Local estimate, not a guarantee

Crash-type breakdown

Match the city data to the kind of claim you are researching

Each card links into a city-specific legal guide so the page becomes a discovery bridge, not a dead-end data sheet.

Danger zones

Intersections to watch

1

Highland Ave & Waterman

2

Baseline St & E St

3

Mill St & Mountain View

4

5th St & E St

Roadway context

High-risk corridors

I-215I-10SR-210SR-18

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From research to action

How to use San Bernardino crash data after an injury

Citywide statistics explain the environment around a crash. A claim still turns on evidence, treatment, insurance coverage, and timing.

01

Use data for context

Start with 4,120 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.

02

Tie facts to evidence

Match the crash to roads like I-215, I-10, SR-210 and preserve photos, reports, and witnesses early.

03

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 San Bernardino crash claim

#1

Speeding

#2

DUI

#3

Hit-and-Run

#4

Distracted Driving

#5

Reckless Driving

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Where to go after reviewing San Bernardino 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.

City accident statistics FAQ

Questions people ask before they move from data to next steps

How many car accidents occur in San Bernardino each year?

San Bernardino experiences approximately 4,120 traffic accidents annually, with 1,380 resulting in injuries and 42 being fatal.

What are the most dangerous intersections in San Bernardino?

The most dangerous intersections in San Bernardino include: Highland Ave & Waterman, Baseline St & E St, Mill St & Mountain View, 5th St & E St. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.

What is the fatality rate for San Bernardino traffic accidents?

San Bernardino has a traffic fatality rate of 18.9 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.

What are the main causes of accidents in San Bernardino?

The top causes of car accidents in San Bernardino are: Speeding, DUI, Hit-and-Run, 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 San Bernardino, 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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