Drivers who use Fremont roads a lot already know the dangers involved. Speeding and aggressive motorists make commutes and trips to school along busy routes like I-680 and Stevenson Boulevard very risky at times.
The damage that reckless drivers cause isn’t always easy to notice apart from a quick mention on the evening news or a newspaper website. At Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont, we want to make sure all drivers can see the impact they have on local victims and their families. We commissioned a traffic study of the most recent accident data to help remind motorists why they should slow down and pay attention to the road ahead.
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Fremont Each Year?
Over the past five years, there have been an average of 806 serious accidents on Fremont roads each year.
In 2023, California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) documented 789 accidents involving serious injuries on Fremont roads. That’s down slightly from 2022, but it continues a trend of crash rates that are elevated since the drop off in the 2020 pandemic year.
Injuries suffered in Fremont traffic collisions have fallen from pre-pandemic levels. Yet, sadly, fatalities have been rising. One explanation could be that people have been driving more recklessly than before. On average, around 11 people have lost their lives yearly across Fremont. It’s still a number that represents far too much tragedy on area interstates and Boulevards.
Alameda County Car Accident Statistics
Residents in the area know that traffic is hazardous across the Bay Area and Alameda County. Busy places like Oakland, Hayward, Berkley, and Livermore all contribute to the annual totals for car accidents in the East Bay.
California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) showed that out of all California counties, Alameda County recorded the 9th most car accidents in 2023. Los Angeles County and San Diego County were first and second on that list.
In 2023, Alameda County saw 6,600 accidents involving a fatality or serious injury. The county’s traffic accidents tragically claimed at least 68 lives. That was down from 111 fatalities in 2022.
Hit-And-Run Accident Hazards in Fremont
Hit-and-run cases continue to be a common tragedy on Fremont roads. Drivers flee the scene, leaving victims often waiting for someone to report the accident and to call for an ambulance. They also leave victims with the financial burden a damaged car and injuries will cause.
Drivers are charged with felony hit-and-run when a victim is injured or killed in the accident. Of course, in so many cases, the driver escapes identification and is never caught or charged.
Over the past five years, Fremont has averaged around 45 hit-and-runs involving a felony a year. It’s a thoughtless choice that puts lives at risk and leaves victims to pay the consequences.
Hope for 2024 and Beyond for Fremont Drivers
In such a great place to live as the Bay Area, it’s not too much to ask for a better chance to make it home each night, safe and accident-free. It’s a hope that each of us can help make a reality. Fremont drivers simply need to slow down and decide to pay more attention while on interstates and streets. It’s that extra bit of caution that can make a difference in next year’s statistics and, more importantly, in the lives of potential victims and their friends and families.
After you’ve been injured in a collision caused by a careless driver, you can count on our Fremont Car Accident Lawyers to help you determine your next steps. We offer a free consultation to all injured pedestrians. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out how to secure help with your medical bills, your lost time at work, and other hardships. Schedule your confidential case review today. And if we can help you earn more for recovery, you won’t need any upfront money to hire us. We work on a contingency basis. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you.