"What's Killing Southern California Drivers? The top three causes of road deaths mirror national trends, but are even more pronounced in Southern California: Speeding was responsible for 663 deaths (33% of the regional total) Drunk driving caused 658 fatalities, many involving drivers with BAC levels well above the legal limit Pedestrian collisions resulted in 641 deaths, with Los Angeles County alone accounting for 276"
"Men and Millennials Face the Greatest Danger The demographic data in the report is equally sobering: Men made up more than 75% of all crash victims (1,516 of 2,011 deaths) Drivers aged 25-34 experienced the highest fatality count (453), likely due to riskier behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving Seniors and children were also at risk, with those aged 6"
California recorded 4,061 crash deaths in 2023. Five counties — Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino — accounted for 2,011 of those deaths. Those counties collectively house over 20 million people. San Bernardino County had the highest fatality rate at 17.22 deaths per 100,000 residents. Speeding caused 663 deaths, drunk driving caused 658 fatalities, and pedestrian collisions caused 641 deaths, with Los Angeles responsible for 276 pedestrian deaths. Men comprised more than 75% of victims (1,516), and drivers aged 25–34 experienced the highest fatality count (453). Infrastructure, road design, and limited public transit are linked to higher per-capita risk.
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