Sacramento Roads with the Most Car Accidents
Sacramento’s roadways have long been a concern for drivers and pedestrians alike, with dangerous stretches contributing to numerous accidents and fatalities each year. In 2023, there were 803 injuries and fatalities on Sacramento’s highways, ramps, and routes. The data provides a clear view of the high-risk areas where collisions are frequent, often with devastating consequences. Understanding which roads pose the greatest danger can help raise awareness for both motorists and city planners as they work to improve safety measures. The following is a list of the most dangerous roads as of 2017, detailing the total number of crashes, fatalities, and contributing factors:
Marysville Boulevard (between North Avenue and Arcade Boulevard)
- Total Crashes: 148
- Fatal or Severe: 5
- Auto-Pedestrian Crashes: 25
- Auto-Bicycle Crashes: 15
- Deaths: 15
- Speed was a factor in 20% of all accidents
Florin Road (between 24th Street and Munson Way)
- Total Crashes: 192
- Fatal or Severe: 8
- Auto-Pedestrian Crashes: 28
- Auto-Bicycle Crashes: 29
- Deaths: 8
- Speed was a factor in almost half of all automobile accidents.
El Camino Avenue (between Ueda Parkway and Del Paso Boulevard)
- Total Crashes: 117
- Fatal or Severe: 8
- Auto-Pedestrian Crashes: 16
- Auto-Bicycle Crashes: 11
- Deaths: 3
- Speed was a factor in 40% of the automobile crashes.
Stockton Boulevard (between McMahon Drive and Patterson Way)
- Total Crashes: 140
- Fatal or Severe: 7
- Auto-Pedestrian Crashes: 16
- Auto-Bicycle Crashes: 20
- Deaths: 9
- Speed and impaired driving were significant factors.
These roads have seen a significant number of accidents and fatalities, highlighting the need for caution and improvements to enhance safety for all road motorists.
- 24th Street: 209 collisions
- 16th Street: 195 collisions
- 21st Street: 162 collisions
- 15th Street: 149 collisions
- 29th Street: 144 collisions
- Alhambra Blvd: 140 collisions
- Florin Road: 135 collisions
- 30th Street: 130 collisions
- 12th Street: 116 collisions
- 19th Street: 109 collisions
- Arden Way: 107 collisions
- El Camino Avenue: 102 collisions
- 5th Street: 94 collisions
- 28th Street: 91 collisions
- Del Paso Street: 90 collisions
- 14th Avenue: 86 collisions
- Auburn Blvd: 84 collisions
- Franklin Blvd: 82 collisions
- Broadway: 79 collisions
- Bruceville Road: 79 collisions
Only 11 Sacramento roads listed as the primary road had more than one fatality, with Center Parkway and Elder Creek Road leading the way with four and Auburn Blvd (three) and Carlson Drive (three) the only others with more than two fatalities.
The alarming number of crashes, particularly on roads like Marysville Boulevard and Florin Road, highlights the urgent need for improvements in road safety across Sacramento. Speeding and impaired driving remain significant factors in many of these collisions, underscoring the importance of targeted measures such as better traffic enforcement and road design enhancements. As residents and local officials seek solutions, these statistics provide crucial insight into the areas that need the most attention to protect those who travel Sacramento’s streets.
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