California Sees Surge in Fatal Car Crashes, Speeding Identified as Leading Cause

Recent reports highlight a 17% increase in traffic deaths from 2018 to 2022, with Southern California freeways being the deadliest.

Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County recorded the highest number of fatalities in 2022, with 48 deaths.
Speeding was involved in 31% of deadly car crashes in 2022, up from 26% in 2018.
San Bernardino County had the highest fatality rate among large counties, with over 20 deaths per 100,000 residents.
Drunk driving fatalities decreased from 24% in 2018 to 13% in 2022.
State officials are considering speed cameras in six cities to combat dangerous driving behaviors.