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.
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.
Crash-type breakdown
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240
DUI accidents
12.8% of local crashes
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420
Speeding accidents
22.3% of local crashes
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160
Pedestrian accidents
8.5% of local crashes
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180
Truck accidents
commercial vehicle crashes
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200
Bicycle accidents
bike and road-sharing claims
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80
Motorcycle accidents
visibility and lane-change claims
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Danger zones
Intersections to watch
El Camino Real & Mary Ave
Lawrence Expy & Central
Mathilda Ave & Java Dr
Sunnyvale-Saratoga & Fremont
Roadway context
High-risk corridors
Peak accident windows
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.
Use data for context
Start with 1,880 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.
Tie facts to evidence
Match the crash to roads like US-101, SR-85, SR-237 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 Sunnyvale crash claim
#1
Distracted Driving
#2
Bicycle Accidents
#3
Speeding
#4
DUI
#5
Tech Worker Traffic
Next best pages
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.
Act on this city data
Move from Sunnyvale crash context into legal guidance that matches the local injury pattern.
Primary city guide
Sunnyvale car accident lawyers
How local crash patterns, roads, treatment, and insurance pressure shape a Sunnyvale claim.
Broader injury help
Sunnyvale personal injury lawyers
For crashes, premises injuries, severe injuries, and other claims tied to local evidence.
County comparison
Santa Clara County accident lawyers
Compare Sunnyvale with the wider Santa Clara 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
Sunnyvale 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.
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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 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.
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