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Sunnyvale Accident Statistics

Sunnyvale experiences high bicycle accident rates. Tech campus traffic creates unique rush hour patterns. 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 Sunnyvale 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.

1,880 total crashes640 injury crashes7.7/100K fatality rate

Crash data overview

What the Sunnyvale 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
Population155,805Santa Clara County local market
Total crashes1,880All tracked traffic crashes
Injury crashes64034.0% of all tracked crashes
Fatal crashes123.2 points below the statewide fatality rate
Hit-and-run crashes180Preserve vehicle, witness, and camera evidence quickly
Average settlement range$70,000 - $340,000Local 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

El Camino Real & Mary Ave

2

Lawrence Expy & Central

3

Mathilda Ave & Java Dr

4

Sunnyvale-Saratoga & Fremont

Roadway context

High-risk corridors

US-101SR-85SR-237

Peak accident windows

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday evenings
Friday afternoons

From research to action

How to use Sunnyvale 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 1,880 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.

02

Tie facts to evidence

Match the crash to roads like US-101, SR-85, SR-237 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 Sunnyvale crash claim

#1

Distracted Driving

#2

Bicycle Accidents

#3

Speeding

#4

DUI

#5

Tech Worker Traffic

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Where to go after reviewing Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale each year?

Sunnyvale experiences approximately 1,880 traffic accidents annually, with 640 resulting in injuries and 12 being fatal.

What are the most dangerous intersections in Sunnyvale?

The most dangerous intersections in Sunnyvale include: El Camino Real & Mary Ave, Lawrence Expy & Central, Mathilda Ave & Java Dr, Sunnyvale-Saratoga & Fremont. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.

What is the fatality rate for Sunnyvale traffic accidents?

Sunnyvale has a traffic fatality rate of 7.7 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.

What are the main causes of accidents in Sunnyvale?

The top causes of car accidents in Sunnyvale are: Distracted Driving, Bicycle Accidents, Speeding, DUI, Tech Worker Traffic. 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 Sunnyvale, 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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