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San Bernardino County, California

San Bernardino Accident Statistics

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

Quick Statistics

Population222,101
Total Crashes4,120
Fatal Crashes42
Injury Crashes1,380
Fatality Rate18.9/100K
YoY Change+5.8%

Accident Type Breakdown

580
DUI Accidents
14.1% of all crashes
980
Speeding Accidents
23.8% of all crashes
340
Pedestrian Accidents
8.3% of all crashes
480
Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle crashes
160
Bicycle Accidents
180
Motorcycle Accidents
420
Hit-and-Run Accidents

Dangerous Intersections

  • 1Highland Ave & Waterman
  • 2Baseline St & E St
  • 3Mill St & Mountain View
  • 45th St & E St

High-Risk Highways

  • I-215High accident corridor
  • I-10High accident corridor
  • SR-210High accident corridor
  • SR-18High accident corridor

Peak Accident Times

  • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday nights
  • Saturday nights

Top Causes of Accidents in San Bernardino

#1
Speeding
#2
DUI
#3
Hit-and-Run
#4
Distracted Driving
#5
Reckless Driving

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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